Stupefy

Stupefy

"Stupefy" means "to dull the senses". It may also derive from the Latin "stupefactus," meaning "stunned."

This spell produces a bolt of red light and stuns whoever it is cast upon, knocking the victim unconscious. A single Stunning Spell is not strong enough to do any lasting damage to a victim, but multiple stunners cast on one target can cause serious harm, as was done to Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The spell Ennervate can undo the effects of the Stunning Spell and bring victims back to consciousness.