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Past tense for to make temporarily or permanently blind
“The accident would blind him for about a week before he regained his vision.”
Past tense for to blind or dazzle with light
“The bright lights in the TV studio would momentarily blind the quiz show contestants.”
Past tense for to block or get in someone's line of vision
“The heavy smoke would blind her, rendering her unable to see the burning timbers ahead.”
Past tense for to obscure to the eye or understanding
“The state of the controversy between us he endeavored, with all his art, to blind and confound.”
Past tense for to overawe someone, especially with words or facts they may not fully comprehend
“Dyson would regularly attempt to blind the rest of the panel with extravagant amounts of word salad.”
Past tense for to charm or beguile
“Not only did he blind her with his charm and good looks, but, in return for her hand, he also promised to relieve her of the burden of managing the Thorpe estate.”
Past tense for to deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception
“But that perception can easily blind us to other aspects of homelessness.”
Having a feeling of giddiness or dizziness
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