This is the 15230th most frequent Russian word.
поражала
"Поражала" means "astonished" or "amazed" (past tense, feminine form).
In this sentence, 'поражала' is used to express the action of strongly impressing or astonishing others.
Её искренность поражала всех окружающих.
Her sincerity astonished everyone around her.
Here, 'поражала' describes the physical impact or striking of a target, emphasizing its intensity.
Сила удара поражала мишень с невероятной силой.
The force of the strike hit the target with incredible power.
In this case, 'поражала' is used to convey the emotional effect of being awed or deeply impressed by the natural beauty.