blind
//blaɪnd//
Adjective
Unable to see; lacking the sense of sight.
She has been blind since birth.
Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand something.
He was blind to the problems in his own company.
Not based on reason or evidence; unquestioning.
Blind faith in authority can be dangerous.
Hidden from sight; concealed.
The car was hidden in a blind spot behind the truck.
Verb
To cause someone to lose their sight, either temporarily or permanently.
The bright light blinded him temporarily.
To deprive someone of understanding, judgment, or perception.
His anger blinded him to the consequences of his actions.
Synonym
Noun
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.
Something intended to conceal one's real actions or intentions; a pretext.
The charity was just a blind for his illegal activities.
A hiding place for hunters or wildlife observers.
The hunters waited quietly in the blind for the deer to appear.