stupor
noun/ˈstuːpər/
Frequency rank: #16,884 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or greatly dulled senses, often caused by shock, substance use, or illness.
Example sentence
After drinking too much at the party, he sat in a deep stupor on the couch and could not respond to anyone.
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