Definition of dazzle

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daz·zle    (dzl) KEY  

VERB:
daz·zled , daz·zling , daz·zles
VERB:
tr.

1. To dim the vision of, especially to blind with intense light.
2. To amaze, overwhelm, or bewilder with spectacular display: a figure skater who dazzled the audience with virtuosic jumps.

VERB:
intr.

1. To become blinded.
2. To inspire admiration or wonder.

NOUN:

The act of dazzling or the state of being dazzled.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Frequentative of daze

OTHER FORMS:
dazzler (Noun), dazzling·ly (Adverb)

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