bedazzle

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

be- +‎ dazzle

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

bedazzle (third-person singular simple present bedazzles, present participle bedazzling, simple past and past participle bedazzled)

  1. (transitive) To confuse or disarm by dazzling.
    He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.
  2. (transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.
    She bedazzled her handbag.

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