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Daze

/deɪz/

The state of being dazed

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📖 Definitions of "Daze"

noun

1
The state of being dazed
"He was in a daze."
2
A glittering stone.

verb

1
To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear

🔄 Synonyms of "Daze"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
stupornoun	A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.
hazenoun	Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)
shocknoun	A sudden, heavy impact.
fognoun	(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
stunverb	(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
dazzleverb	(transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
bedazzleverb	(transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.
bedazeverb	(transitive) To cause to become dazed.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Daze"

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Word	Definition
bedazeverb	(transitive) To cause to become dazed.
stupornoun	A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly medicine) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.
stunnoun	The condition of being stunned.
shocknoun	A sudden, heavy impact.
bedazzleverb	(transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.
dazzlenoun	A light of dazzling brilliancy.
fognoun	(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
hazenoun	Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)
stupefyverb	(transitive, by extension, figurative) To astonish or stun, especially as a result of some distressing action.
stupefactionnoun	The state of extreme shock or astonishment.
dazzlementnoun	(sometimes figuratively) The condition of being dazzled.
endazzlementnoun	(rare) Dazzlement, the condition of being dazzled.
dizziesnoun	(informal) A dizzy spell; a sensation of dizziness.
dwaalnoun	(South Africa, informal) A dreamy, dazed, absent-minded, or befuddled state
dizzynessnoun	Alternative spelling of dizziness. [The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.]
drowsingverb	The act of one who drowses.
doze offverb	To fall asleep unintentionally.
dosenoun	A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
dapplenessnoun	The state of being dapple
dozenoun	A light, short sleep or nap.