As‐tound″, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Astounded, Astound; p. pr. & vb. n.Astounding.] [See Astound, a.] 1. To stun; to stupefy.
No puissant stroke his senses once astound.
Fairfax.
2. To astonish; to strike with amazement; to confound with wonder, surprise, or fear.
These thoughts may startle well, but not astound
The virtuous mind.
Milton.