# στυγνάζω/stugnazō
This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action.

* This word can mean to be sad.
* This word can mean to be shocked or appalled.
* This word can mean to be dark, gloomy, or overcast.
    * This word is used to talk about the sky having many dark clouds, indicating it will rain.

See: Matthew 16:3; Mark 10:22

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being.
