Define "dumbfounded" & "dumbstruck"

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Define "dumbfounded" & "dumbstruck" #365

Closed Primigenus closed 3 years ago

Primigenus commented 3 years ago

Both of these build on the ableism inherent in "dumb" We could make these definitions children of that word.

Some alternatives: astounded awestruck flabbergasted nonplussed

Some quick research: https://cishits.tumblr.com/post/79281810833/two-things-1-i-feel-like-ableist-language-is https://www.quora.com/Do-you-know-when-you-are-using-derogatory-ableist-language/answer/Jayden-Brunner

tatianamac commented 3 years ago

Thank you for submitting, @Primigenus ! One way we've handled this in the past is to create a "Related words" section, then broke down the "alternatives" section into noun/adjective, etc. Would you have capacity/be willing to open a PR for this sort of change? I would be happy to support.

tatianamac commented 3 years ago

@Primigenus : Would you be available to review my PR #435 ?