Definitions

1. noun

a state of temporary mental confusion or dullness, often caused by shock, injury, illness, or excessive sleep.

“The patient fell into a deep stupor after the accident.”

2. noun

a state of numbness or insensibility, often used to describe a person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“After drinking too much, he was in a stupor and couldn’t stand up.”

3. verb

to cause someone to fall into a state of mental confusion or dullness, often caused by shock, injury, illness, or excessive sleep.

“The news of the disaster stupored the entire town.”

4. verb

to cause someone to become numb or insensible, often used to describe the effect of alcohol or drugs.

“The strong medicine stupored her and she fell asleep quickly.”