Daze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdāz/

Meaning & Definition of Daze

Daze (verb)

  1. to stupefy especially by a blow, stun
  2. to dazzle with light

Daze (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of mental confusion

    "she was in a daze for a minute after being hit on the head by a volleyball"

    similar: dazedness, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon
    related: reverie, stupor, trance, befuddlement, bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement, delirium, malaise, paralysis, cloudiness, fogginess
    near: alertness, levelheadedness

Daze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

    "the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented"

    similar: rock, stun, knock for a loop, knock silly
    related: deaden, knock out, paralyze, benumb, numb, stupefy, bowl over, knock down, bang, bash, belt, bludgeon, bonk, bop, clobber, clock, clout, hammer, hit, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, batter, beat, buffet, bung, chop, cuff, drub, mangle, maul, pelt, pummel

  2. to overpower with light

    "a skier dazed by the glare from the snow"

    similar: bedazzle, blind, dazzle
    related: confuse, overpower, overwhelm, stun

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Daze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Daze:

dazedness, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon, rock, stun, bedazzle, blind, dazzle, knock for a loop, knock silly

Related Words for Daze

reverie, stupor, trance, befuddlement, bewilderment, perplexity, puzzlement, delirium, malaise, paralysis, cloudiness, fogginess, deaden, knock out, paralyze, benumb, numb, stupefy, bowl over, knock down, bang, bash, belt, bludgeon, bonk, bop, clobber, clock, clout, hammer

Near Antonyms of Daze

alertness, levelheadedness

Word Forms of Daze

Inflections: dazed, dazing

Derived words: daze (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Daze

Middle English dasen, from Old Norse *dasa; akin to Old Norse dasask to become exhausted

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Daze

What does "Daze" mean?

"Daze" means to stupefy especially by a blow, stun. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to stupefy especially by a blow, stun. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Daze"?

Other words for "Daze" include dazedness, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon, rock and stun. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Daze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Daze"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Daze". Common alternatives include dazedness, fog, haze, muddle, spin, swoon, rock, stun, bedazzle and blind.

How do you use "Daze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Daze" in a sentence: "she was in a daze for a minute after being hit on the head by a volleyball"; "the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented"; "a skier dazed by the glare from the snow".

Is "Daze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Daze" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Daze"?

"Daze" is pronounced /ˈdāz/.

What is the origin of the word "Daze"?

"Daze" comes from Middle English dasen, from Old Norse *dasa; akin to Old Norse dasask to become exhausted. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Daze" meaning "a state of mental confusion"?

When "Daze" (noun) means a state of mental confusion, synonyms include dazedness, fog, haze, muddle, spin and swoon.