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to dazzle

verbgeneral usecommon/ɔfuʃˈkaɾ/o·fus·car

Definitions

2
1

To make it difficult to see because of too much light; to blind temporarily.

Usage examples

The car headlights dazzled me momentarily.
The sun dazzles the eyes.

Common combinations

dazzle the eyesdazzle with light
2

To cause to lose brilliance, importance, or notoriety; to eclipse.

Usage examples

His talent outshone all the other contestants.
Her fame outshone the merits of her colleagues.

Common combinations

outshine othersoutshine a reputation