strike dumb

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Verb strike dumb has 1 sense

strike dumb - render speechless, as by surprising or shocking; "we were dumbstruck by the candidate's announcement"
--₁ is one way to affect, impress, move, strike
Sample sentence:
Something ----s somebody

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Term: Strike Dumb

Definition:

Verb (transitive)

1. To render someone speechless, often due to shock, surprise, or amazement.

Example Sentences:

1. The breathtaking performance of the magician struck the audience dumb.

2. The shocking news left her strike dumb for a moment.

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