bedazzle

From be- + dazzle.

• (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /bɪˈdæzl̩/

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• Rhymes: -æzəl
• Hyphenation: be‧daz‧zle

bedazzle (third-person singular simple present bedazzles, present participle bedazzling, simple past and past participle bedazzled)

2. (transitive) To confuse or disarm by dazzling.

   Near-synonym: daze

   He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.

4. (transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.

   Synonym: embellish

   Coordinate term: bedizen

   She bedazzled her handbag.