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astonishment

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as⋅ton⋅ish⋅ment

  [uh-ston-ish-muhnt]
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–noun
1. overpowering wonder or surprise; amazement: He looked with astonishment at his friends.
2. an object or cause of amazement.
Origin:
1570–80; astonish + -ment
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a·ston·ish·ment   (ə-stŏn'ĭsh-mənt)   
n.  

  1. Great surprise or amazement.

  2. A cause of amazement; a marvel.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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