see stars
React to punch
To see stars is to experience spots or flashes of light in one's vision, typically after a blow to the head or from standing up too quickly: The punch landed and I saw stars.
The phrase can extend to any dazed or disoriented state.
Sensation of spinning
- woozyDizzy and confused
- groggyWeak and unsteady
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- reelingUnsteady from shock
lightheaded · spinning · unsteady · foggy · blurred vision · disoriented · confused · shaken
Strike with fist
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- blowMove air forcefully
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
uppercut · jab · hook · haymaker · headbutt · whack · smack · wallop
Complete power loss
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- swoonLose consciousness briefly
- weaknessDeficiency in force
pallor · vertigo · hypotension · white-out · tunnel vision · head rush
Overcome by profound wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- dazzledOverpowered by light or wonder
bedazzled · blown away · starstruck · thunderstruck · speechless · marvel · wonderstruck · incredulity
dizzy
Sensation of spinning
reeling · lightheaded · spinning · unsteady · foggy · blurred vision · disoriented · confused · shaken · wobbly
punch
Strike with fist
hit · uppercut · jab · hook · haymaker · headbutt · whack · smack · wallop · clonk
blackout
Complete power loss
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- swoonLose consciousness briefly
weakness · pallor · vertigo · hypotension · white-out · tunnel vision · head rush
awestruck
Overcome by profound wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
dazzled · bedazzled · blown away · starstruck · thunderstruck · speechless · marvel · wonderstruck · incredulity · stupefaction