daz·zle  (d ăz əl)
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v. daz·zled, daz·zling, daz·zles v.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. v.intr.1. To become blinded. 2. To inspire admiration or wonder. n. The act of dazzling or the state of being dazzled.
[ Frequentative of DAZE.]
dazzler n. dazzling·ly adv. |
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