daze — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of being dazed

   Synonyms

   spin

   Examples

   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.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   confusebenumb

   Examples

   Near-synonyms: confuse, benumb

Noun

1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

   Synonyms

   shockstupor

   Broader terms

   stupefaction

   Examples

   his mother's death left him in a daze

   he was numb with shock

2. confusion characterized by lack of clarity

   Synonyms

   foghaze

   Broader terms

   confusionmental confusionconfusednessmuddinessdisarray

Verb

1. to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

   Synonyms

   dazzlebedazzle

   Broader terms

   blind

   Examples

   She was dazzled by the bright headlights

2. overcome as with astonishment or disbelief

   Synonyms

   stunbedaze

   Broader terms

   desensitizedesensitise

   Examples

   The news stunned her