Blinding

/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/ adjective

Extremely bright or dazzling, preventing someone from seeing clearly; or causing someone to lose eyesight.

From 'blind,' which comes from Old English 'blind.' The verb form developed later, and 'blinding' can mean either causing blindness or being so bright it overwhelms vision temporarily.

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