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Pronunciation : Daz"zle
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Freq. of daze.]
Definition : 1. To overpower with light; to confuse the sight of by brilliance of light. Those heavenly shapes Will dazzle now the earthly, with their blaze Insufferably bright. Milton. An unreflected light did never yet Dazzle the vision feminine. Sir H. Taylor.

2. To bewilder or surprise with brilliancy or display of any kind. "Dazzled and drove back his enemies." Shak.

t. [imp. & p. p. Dazzled; p. pr. & vb. n. Dazzling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Daz"zle
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To be overpoweringly or intensely bright; to excite admiration by brilliancy. Ah, friend! to dazzle, let the vain design. Pope.

2. To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness. An overlight maketh the eyes dazzle. Bacon. I dare not trust these eyes; They dance in mists, and dazzle with surprise. Dryden.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Daz"zle
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A light of dazzling brilliancy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913