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Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily
“It would take several seconds to cross the sky in a blinding glare of light before exploding and crashing to Earth.”
Inspiring astonishment or wonder
“Once Peter had a short time to reflect on the great catch of fish, he had a blinding revelation.”
Very painful or excruciating
“He started to lay back thinking it would allow him to catch his breath, but a blinding pain followed.”
Clearly perceptible or self-explanatory
Unpleasantly rough or jarring to see or look at
Highly stimulating to the senses
Moving or proceeding with significant speed
Jarringly bright or dazzling in appearance or colors
Present participle for to make temporarily or permanently blind
“The accident would blind him for about a week before he regained his vision.”
Present participle for to blind or dazzle with light
“The bright lights in the TV studio would momentarily blind the quiz show contestants.”
Present participle for to block or get in someone's line of vision
“The heavy smoke would blind her, rendering her unable to see the burning timbers ahead.”
Present participle for to obscure to the eye or understanding
“The state of the controversy between us he endeavored, with all his art, to blind and confound.”
Present participle for to overawe someone, especially with words or facts they may not fully comprehend
“Dyson would regularly attempt to blind the rest of the panel with extravagant amounts of word salad.”
Present participle for to charm or beguile
“Not only did he blind her with his charm and good looks, but, in return for her hand, he also promised to relieve her of the burden of managing the Thorpe estate.”
Present participle for to deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception
“But that perception can easily blind us to other aspects of homelessness.”
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