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bedazzle

verb
/bɪˈdæzl̩/US

Etymology

From be- + dazzle.

  1. derived from dasen
  2. derived from *dusāną✻
  3. suffixed as dazzle — “daze + le”
  4. prefixed as bedazzle — “be + dazzle”

Definitions

  1. To confuse or disarm by dazzling.

    • Near-synonym: daze
    • He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.

  2. To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material

    To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.

    • She bedazzled her handbag.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA