Stagger

Definition: Astonish, deeply shock. [Oxford dictionary]

Example: I was staggered to find it was six o’clock.

I am quite staggered at the way in which this bill is proceeding.

Residents were staggered when yellow lines were painted in a village near York – and then removed less than 48 hours later.

Shock

Definition: A feeling of disturbed surprise resulting from a sudden upsetting event. [Oxford dictionary]

Example: Her death gave us all a terrible shock.

Amelia stared at him in shock for a moment, hardly daring to believe.

I can never get over the shock of seeing Jake actually partake in classroom activities.

Astonish

Definition: Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. [Oxford dictionary]

Example: It astonished her that he was so anxious.

The atmosphere of the cocktail circuit has changed recently, and it astonishes me.

There he is astonished to see a lion and a lamb in the same enclosure.

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