amazes

VERB

surprise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect alarm astonish astound bewilder daze dumbfound flabbergast impress perplex shock stagger startle stun

STRONG

electrify move strike stupefy touch

WEAK

blow away blow one's mind bowl over put one away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm clear up expect explain

Example Sentences

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What amazes Downing more, however, is his offensive acumen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It amazes me that today's set-piece coach is lauded for goals scored, yet never criticised for set-play goals conceded by his team.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

That exploration of doubt in the Christ figure deeply moves me, and the reconstruction of the time amazes me still.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

It's funny because Savion and I pretty much started together in “The Tap Dance Kid,” but seeing what he does with his feet, it truly amazes me.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024

What amazes me is this: Mr. Kellerman was a kid once.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe