daze meaning and definition

DAZE noun

Definition of daze (noun)

1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
   • "his mother's death left him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"
   • synonyms: shock, stupor
2. confusion characterized by lack of clarity
   • synonyms: fog, haze

DAZE verb

Definition of daze (verb)

1. to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
   • "She was dazzled by the bright headlights"
   • synonyms: bedazzle, dazzle
2. overcome as with astonishment or disbelief
   • "The news stunned her"
   • synonyms: bedaze, stun