Nonplus

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Nonplus [ non-PLUHS, NON-pluhs ]
 [ noun, transitive verb ]
 MEANING :
 1. (n.) a state or condition of perplexity and confusion
2. (tr.v.) to bewilder, puzzle, perplex, confuse or put at a loss for words
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 His constant expression of nonplus was annoying to his colleagues.
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