Blinded
/ˈblɑɪn.dɪd/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of blind form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Deprived of sight; thus:; Deprived of sight in a way that is or may be permanent, by damage to the eyes or brain. not-comparable
"blinded by perinatal vertical transmission of gonorrhea"
- 2 Deprived of sight; thus:; Deprived of sight temporarily, by being either dazzled or blindfolded. not-comparable
"blinded by the light"
- 3 Lacking intellectual discernment, as for example because of greed or stupidity. not-comparable
- 4 Willingly prevented from knowing certain information that, were it known, might bias an outcome or decision (either consciously or unconsciously). not-comparable
- 5 Covered by blinds. not-comparable
"blinded windows"
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- 6 Displaying a particular destination or route number on the blinds. not-comparable
"The bus was blinded for route 100 to the city centre."
Adjective
- 1 deprived of sight wordnet
Example
More examples"Love blinded him to her faults."