Astonish

as-tonlsh, v. To strike dumb with sud- den fear, terror, surprise, or wonder; to amaze. [L. ad and tonare, to thunder.] — Aston'ishing, a. Of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising; wonderful; admirable; marvelous. — Aston'ishment, n. Confusion of mind from, etc. Astound, as-townicr, To astonish. [AS. dstunian.]