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blinding

UK
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
blindingadjective
more blinding
Comp.
most blinding
Super.
UK
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
Translations
The blinding light made it hard to see.
Ослепительный свет затруднял видимость.
The blinding snowstorm forced us to stop driving.
Слепящая метель заставила нас остановиться.
Additional translations
ослепляющий
Definitions
Extremely bright or dazzling to the eyes.
The blinding sunlight made it difficult to see the road ahead.
Causing a temporary loss of vision.
The blinding flash from the camera left spots in my vision.
Overwhelming or intense in effect.
Her blinding beauty captivated everyone in the room.
Synonyms
dazzling
intense
brilliant
overpowering
stunning
Antonyms
dull
dim
blindingnoun
blindings
pl
UK
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
Definitions
The act or result of causing blindness.
The deliberate blinding of the prisoners was condemned by international observers.
(Construction) A thin layer of fine material, such as sand, gravel, or lean concrete, applied to provide a clean surface or prevent contamination.
Before the foundation was poured, the crew spread a blinding of sand over the compacted base.
Synonyms
blindness
sightlessness
dazzle
dazzlement
glare
obscuration
loss of sight
temporary blindness
flash blindness
blindinginterjection
Informal British slang exclamation meaning “excellent” or “fantastic”.
Definitions
(Informal, chiefly British) Used to express admiration or enthusiasm; excellent; fantastic.
"Blinding!" he shouted after hearing the band’s new single.
Synonyms
brilliant
awesome
fantastic
excellent
great
splendid
smashing
ace
terrific
marvelous
blindverb

blinding

Gerund

blinded
Past Simple
blinded
Past Participle
blinding
Gerund
UK
/blaɪnd/
US
/blaɪnd/
Translations
The bright light can blind you temporarily.
Яркий свет может временно ослепить вас.
The snow can blind drivers on the road.
Снег может ослепить водителей на дороге.
Additional translations
лишить зрения
остатись вслепую
Definitions
To make someone unable to see, either temporarily or permanently.
The bright flash blinded him for a few seconds.
To deprive someone of understanding, judgment, or perception.
His love for her blinded him to her faults.
To dazzle or impress someone with brilliance or beauty.
The performance was so stunning it blinded the audience with its brilliance.
To cover or screen so as to block sight or light.
They boarded up the windows to blind the room from view.
Synonyms
deceive
fool
mislead
obscure
dazzle
blindnoun
Definitions
A screen or cover for a window, typically made of fabric, wood, or metal, that can be rolled or folded up and down to control the amount of light entering a room.
She pulled down the blind to block out the morning sun.
A hiding place used by hunters or birdwatchers, often camouflaged, to observe wildlife without being seen.
The hunter sat quietly in the blind, waiting for the deer to appear.
Blind people considered collectively (always with the definite article).
The new legislation will improve access for the blind.
A poker bet made by a player before receiving their cards, typically used to initiate betting.
He placed a small blind to start the round of poker.
A person, action, or thing used to disguise true intentions; a cover or pretext.
The charity was merely a blind for the smuggling operation.
blindadjective
Definitions
Unable to see; sightless.
The blind man navigated the room with the help of his guide dog.
Lacking perception, awareness, or discernment.
She was blind to the risks involved in the investment.
Done without preparation or forethought.
He made a blind guess on the test and surprisingly got it right.
Having an obstructed view; not able to be seen through or around.
The driver cautiously inched forward at the blind corner.
Designed so that participants, experimenters, or both are unaware of certain crucial information that could introduce bias.
The medication was tested in a blind clinical trial.
blindadverb
Definitions
Without the ability to see, or without the necessary information; in an aimless, uninformed, or unperceptive way.
Faced with incomplete data, the researchers were forced to proceed blind.
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