blind

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Visual representation of blind

Adjective

blinderComparative
blindestSuperlative
1

Unable to see; lacking the sense of sight.

She has been blind since birth.

2

Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand something.

He was blind to the problems in his own company.

3

Not based on reason or evidence; unquestioning.

Blind faith in authority can be dangerous.

4

Hidden from sight; concealed.

The car was hidden in a blind spot behind the truck.

Verb

blindInfinitive
blindPresent tense
blindedPast tense
blindedPast participle
blindingPresent participle
blindsThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to lose their sight, either temporarily or permanently.

The bright light blinded him temporarily.

2

To deprive someone of understanding, judgment, or perception.

His anger blinded him to the consequences of his actions.

Synonym

Noun

blindSingular
blindsPlural
1

A window covering made of horizontal or vertical slats that can be adjusted to control light.

She closed the blinds to block out the sunlight.

2

Something intended to conceal one's real actions or intentions; a pretext.

The charity was just a blind for his illegal activities.

3

A hiding place for hunters or wildlife observers.

The hunters waited quietly in the blind for the deer to appear.

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