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dumb

silent

Related forms: dumb · 4 words in this dictionary

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4 words

Lacking the power of speech

Shared component: dumb · silent

To make someone so surprised or shocked that they are unable to speak or think clearly.

dumb+found

Shared component: dumb · silent

A short bar with a weight at each end, used for exercise.

dumb+bell

Shared component: dumb · silent

So shocked or surprised that you are unable to speak or think clearly.

dumb+found+ed

Shared component: dumb · silent