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Definition blind in British English

blind verb

[transitive] verb
/blaɪnd/
1

to damage someone's eyes so that they are unable to see again

Example

She was blinded in a car crash at the age of 21.

Synonyms and related words
injure harm wound
1.1

to make someone unable to see for a short time

Example

The low sun blinded her as she drove up the hill.

Example

For a moment he was blinded by tears.

Synonyms and related words
blind cloud blur
2

to prevent someone from realizing or admitting the truth about something

Example

The crowd was blinded by his rhetoric.

Example

Her hatred blinded her to the fact that Joe could have helped her.

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition blind in British English

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