What is the meaning of daze?

noun

  • The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.
    • usage: "his mother's death left him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"
  • Confusion characterized by lack of clarity.

verb

  • To cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light.
    • usage: "She was dazzled by the bright headlights"
  • Overcome as with astonishment or disbelief.
    • usage: "The news stunned her"
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