non-plus

    tr.v. non-plused also non-plussed, non-plus-ing non-plus-sing, non-plus-es non-plus-ses.
    1. To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder. --non-plus n. A state of perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment. [From Latin non plus, no more : non, not; see NON- + plus.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary


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