Etymology of the English word stupefacient
the English word stupefacient
derived from the Latin word stupefacere (strike dumb, stun with amazement, stupefy)
derived from the Latin word facere (to make; act, take action, be active; compose, write; classify; do, make; create; make, build, construct; produce; produce by growth; bring forth)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dhē-
derived from the Latin word stupere (be astounded)