Answer: astounds

AnswerCrossword Clue
ASTOUNDSAmazes
ASTOUNDSCauses shock
ASTOUNDSSurprises greatly
ASTOUNDSAstonishes.
ASTOUNDSFlabbergasts
ASTOUNDSCauses bewilderment
ASTOUNDSBlows away
astoundsASTOUND, to amaze (to overwhelm with astonishment)
astoundsShock or greatly surprise