θαμπώνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• dazzle verb To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.

Senses

θαμπώνω is used for these senses in English:

• dazzle (transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
• dim (transitive) To make something less bright.

dazzle — full definition

1. verb To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
2. verb To impress someone so much with skill, brilliance, or style that they can barely think straight.
3. noun Impressive, showy brilliance.

dim — full definition

1. adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
2. adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
3. adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
4. verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.

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