momentarily

to be briefly unable to think clearly or understand something

to have one's attention briefly drawn away from something

to be briefly unable to speak, usually due to shock or surprise

to be briefly shocked or dazed

to be briefly surprised or alarmed

to stop for a short period of time before continuing

to stop moving or doing something for a short period

to be unable to remember something for a short period of time

to pause briefly before doing or saying something

to suddenly stop moving for a short time, often from fear or surprise

to take someone's attention away from something for a short time

to vanish from sight for a short period

to cause someone to be unable to see for a short time

for a light to shine or an image to appear unsteadily for a short time

to stop an activity or process for a short time

to cause a person or a noise to become quiet for a short time

to stop work or activity for a short period to relax or recover strength

to shock or surprise someone for a short time, making them unable to react

to lose strength or momentum for a brief moment