Stupefying

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of stupefy form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    That causes stupefaction.

    "Detectives on Thursday arrested and charged a man and his girlfriend who they allege were running an illegal prostitution racket involving sexual slavery, the administration of "stupefying drugs" and secret filming of the girls with clients."

Adjective
  1. 1
    shocking with surprise and consternation wordnet
  2. 2
    so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm wordnet
  3. 3
    making physically stupid or dull or insensible wordnet

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amazeamazinganalgesicanestheticastonishastonishing

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"Detectives on Thursday arrested and charged a man and his girlfriend who they allege were running an illegal prostitution racket involving sexual slavery, the administration of "stupefying drugs" and secret filming of the girls with clients."

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