To blind or confuse someone with a very bright light; or to impress someone greatly with beauty, skill, or brilliance.
From Middle English 'dasen' meaning 'to become bewildered or stunned', plus the frequentative suffix '-le'. It originally suggested being dazed, then took on the idea of stunning brightness or talent.
To dazzle someone is to overload their senses—too bright, too beautiful, or too impressive to process calmly. It’s the difference between 'seeing' and being momentarily stunned.
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