Etymology of the English word stupefy
the English word stupefy
derived from the Old French word stupefier
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)