daze

8 synonyms for daze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

shock

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

fog haze stun

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

stupor dazzle bedaze bedazzle

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.

“The bright flash dazed him for a few seconds.”

shock fog haze stun stupor dazzle bedaze bedazzle

2. noun

A state of confusion or shock in which you can't think clearly.

“She wandered around in a daze after hearing the news.”

shock fog haze stupor

How to use daze

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

in a daze daze someone

Etymology

From Middle English, related to Old Norse words meaning "to become weary" — the modern sense of confused or stunned developed from that root.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “daze” mean?

The word “daze” means to leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light. In plain terms, a foggy, stunned mental state, or the act of causing that state in someone.

How do you pronounce “daze”?

“Daze” is pronounced dayz (/deɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “daze” in a sentence?

Here is “daze” used in a sentence: “The bright flash dazed him for a few seconds.”

What part of speech is “daze”?

Depending on how it is used, “daze” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “daze” come from?

The word “daze” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, related to Old Norse words meaning "to become weary" — the modern sense of confused or stunned developed from that root.

How many meanings does “daze” have?

“Daze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.

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