BEDAZZLE

dazzle, bedazzle, daze

(verb) to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light; “She was dazzled by the bright headlights”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

bedazzle (third-person singular simple present bedazzles, present participle bedazzling, simple past and past participle bedazzled)

(transitive) To confuse or disarm by dazzling.

(transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.

Source: Wiktionary


Be*daz"zle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bedazzled (p. pr. & vb. n. Bedazzling (

Definition: To dazzle or make dim by a strong light. "Bedazzled with the sun." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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