poleaxed

[US]/ˈpəʊlækst/
[UK]/ˈpoʊlækst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to fell or attack with an axe
n.a type of axe used for slaughtering

Phrases & Collocations

poleaxed by news

poleaxed with shock

poleaxed in disbelief

poleaxed by defeat

poleaxed into silence

poleaxed by tragedy

poleaxed from surprise

poleaxed with fear

poleaxed by revelation

poleaxed by events

Example Sentences

the news of his promotion left her poleaxed.

she was poleaxed by the unexpected turn of events.

he felt poleaxed after hearing the shocking announcement.

the team was poleaxed when their star player got injured.

she was poleaxed by the complexity of the situation.

his proposal left everyone in the room poleaxed.

the sudden change in plans poleaxed the entire group.

she was poleaxed when she found out the truth.

his poleaxed expression revealed his disbelief.

the audience was poleaxed by the magician's final trick.

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