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bedazzle

verb

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Pronunciation: /bɪˈdæzl̩/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der. Proto-Indo-European *h₁épsder. Proto-Indo-European *h₁epider. Proto-Indo-European *h₁pi Proto-Germanic *bider. Proto-Germanic *bi- Proto-West Germanic *bi- Old English be- Middle English bi- English be- English dazzle English bedazzle From be- + dazzle.

  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 bespangle.

    She bedazzled her handbag.