
Gape
Shock or Surprise
Use 'gape' when someone is so astonished that they can't close their mouth.

After the magic trick, we all gaped in disbelief.
Motionless Staring
'Gape' often implies being so stunned that one forgets to move or react.

He gaped at the sky where the UFO had disappeared.
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