daze

[deɪz]

daze Definition

• 1. to stun or confuse someone, making them unable to think clearly or act intelligently
• 2. a state of confusion or bewilderment

Using daze: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daze" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bright lights of the stage dazed her.

• Example

  The news left him in a daze for hours.

• Example

  The heat was so intense that it dazed me.

• Example

  The loud noise dazed the baby.

daze Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for daze

• stun
• bewilder
• confuse
• disorient
• faze

Antonyms for daze

• clarify
• enlighten

Phrases with daze

• in a daze

  in a state of confusion or bewilderment

  Example

  After the accident, he walked around in a daze for hours.

• dazed and confused

  a state of being bewildered and disoriented

  Example

  After the long flight, I was dazed and confused and couldn't remember where I put my passport.

• daze off

  to become lost in thought or daydreaming

  Example

  I often daze off during long meetings.

Origins of daze

from Old Norse 'dasask', meaning 'to become weary'

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Summary: daze in Brief

The verb 'daze' [deɪz] means to stun or confuse someone, making them unable to think clearly or act intelligently. It can also refer to a state of confusion or bewilderment. Examples include 'The bright lights of the stage dazed her' and 'The news left him in a daze for hours.' Phrases like 'in a daze' and 'dazed and confused' denote states of confusion or disorientation.