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bedazzle

verb be·daz·zle \ bi-ˈda-zəl , bē- \
|Updated on: 3 Aug 2018

Definition of bedazzle

bedazzled; bedazzling; bedazzles
transitive verb
1 : to confuse by a strong light
2 : to impress forcefully : enchant
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bedazzlement

play \-mənt\ noun

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Examples of bedazzle in a Sentence

  1. fans bedazzled by movie stars

  2. don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you

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First Known Use of bedazzle

circa 1616

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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bedazzle Synonyms

Synonyms

arrest, catch up, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), fascinate, grip, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind;

Related Words

enrapture, entrance, thrill;

beguile, bewitch, charm;

absorb, engage, engross, involve;

BEDAZZLE Defined for English Language Learners

bedazzle

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Definition of bedazzle for English Language Learners

  • : to thrill or excite (someone) very much

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