dazing

Meanings

• Adjective, Verb

  Causing confusion or bewilderment; stunning or astonishing.

  - "The fireworks left the crowd dazing in awe."
  - "After the accident, the victim was left dazing and confused."
  - "The new technology left everyone dazing with its capabilities."

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Synonyms

benumb , confuse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dazing
mazing , razing , praising

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Variants

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daze , dazed , dazes , dazing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'stupefied' or 'dazed' in boxing, from the Middle English 'dazen', meaning 'to stun'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dazing' was first used in English literature in the 1500s.

2. In boxing, a 'dazing combination' is a series of punches designed to stun or confuse an opponent, making it easier to land subsequent blows.

3. The term 'dazing' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the effect of certain drugs, such as LSD or magic mushrooms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stupefaction: A state of being stunned or amazed, often accompanied by a lack of ability to think or act.

2. Astonishment: A feeling of being amazed or surprised, often accompanied by a sense of wonder or disbelief.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dazing' is often used to describe the reaction of characters to unexpected events or discoveries. In music, it can be used to describe the effect of a particularly intense or complex song on the listener.

How to Memorize "dazing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being hit in the head and becoming dazed, with their eyes glazed over and their expression confused.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dazing' with the feeling of being overwhelmed or stunned, like after seeing a particularly beautiful or intense work of art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dazed and Confused' to remember the meaning of the word, with 'dazed' representing the feeling of being stunned or confused, and 'confused' representing the state of being unable to think clearly.

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