stupor
noun/ˈstuːpər/
Frequency rank: #16,884 most common English word
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 stupor on the couch and could not respond to anyone.
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