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Feeling faint or not mentally alert
“He was dazed and dreamlike, seemingly unaware of the previous day's events.”
In a state of shock or confusion
“Officials at America West were dumbfounded and dazed by the news that two of their pilots were detained at the airport.”
Desensitized or numb to any feeling, sensation or emotion
“I still felt dazed, as if nothing that was happening was real.”
Under the influence of drugs
Not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment
To the point of being significantly inebriated
In a state of semi-awareness, resembling dazedness, insensibility, or stun
Feeling sleepy or lethargic
So frightened that one is unable to move
Completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion
Unable to express oneself clearly or fluently
Lacking expression or emotion
Crazy or behaving irrationally
Past tense for to knock unconscious, or into a dazed or semi-conscious state
“If Mailer hoped his sudden head blow would daze Vidal and throw him off his game onstage, as he later claimed, it was a wasted effort.”
Past tense for to blind or dazzle with light
“The flash of lights would daze her, and her inability to properly see what was beyond the dazzle would make her uneasy.”
Past tense for to cause to be in a state of shock
“She was afraid that if she did talk with him, he would daze her with his masculinity, his beauty, and she would spill every bean about her life.”
Past tense for to cause to be in a state of confusion
“The goal is not to daze and confuse administrators. Instead, it is designed to provide maximum flexibility with the greatest functionality.”
Past tense for to make numb, as by cold or anesthetic
Past tense for to physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially to the head
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