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astound Synonyms

Another word for astound

Choosing another word for astound that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact verb definition and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To shock, surprise, or greatly impress someone with something unexpected or extraordinary.

Usage Example

"The young pianist's technical mastery continued to astonish the conservatory faculty."

Strongest
astonish
amaze
Strong
stagger
stun
flabbergast
stupefy
dumbfound
daze
Weak
bewilder
overwhelm

Opposites of astound

The opposite of astound shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bore
underwhelm
weary
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• Nearby Words

astonishing
astonishingly
astonishment
astound
astounding
astoundingly
astral

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Astound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/astound
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