DAZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DAZE?

Need another word that means the same as “daze”? Find 39 synonyms and 30 related words for “daze” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Daze” are: bedazzle, dazzle, bedaze, stun, stupefy, knock senseless, knock unconscious, knock out, lay out, astound, amaze, astonish, startle, take someone's breath away, dumbfound, overwhelm, overcome, overpower, devastate, dismay, disconcert, stagger, shock, confound, bewilder, take aback, nonplus, shake up, fog, haze, stupor, state of stupefaction, state of shock, trance-like state, spin, whirl, muddle, jumble

Daze as a Noun

Definitions of "Daze" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “daze” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment.
• The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.
• Confusion characterized by lack of clarity.

Synonyms of "Daze" as a noun (11 Words)

fog	A state or cause of perplexity or confusion. The coffee helped clear the fog in my brain.
haze	Atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility. An alcoholic haze.
jumble	Articles collected for a jumble sale. The books were in a chaotic jumble.
muddle	A mistake arising from or resulting in confusion. He made a muddle of his marriage.
shock	Bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor. Earthquake shocks.
spin	Rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral. He took the new car for a spin.
state of shock	The territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation.
state of stupefaction	The group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state.
stupor	Marginal consciousness. A drunken stupor.
trance-like state	A state of depression or agitation.
whirl	A rapid movement round and round. A hazelnut whirl.

Usage Examples of "Daze" as a noun

• His mother's death left him in a daze.
• He was walking around in a daze.

Daze as a Verb

Definitions of "Daze" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “daze” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• To cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light.
• (especially of an emotional or physical shock) make (someone) unable to think or react properly.
• Overcome as with astonishment or disbelief.

Synonyms of "Daze" as a verb (28 Words)

amaze	Be a mystery or bewildering to. He has been amazed by the quality of the employees at the bank.
astonish	Affect with wonder. It astonished her that he was so anxious.
astound	Shock or greatly surprise. Her bluntness astounded him.
bedaze	Overcome as with astonishment or disbelief.
bedazzle	To cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light. I d bring a box of rhinestones so I could bedazzle our uniforms.
bewilder	Be a mystery or bewildering to. His reaction had bewildered her.
confound	Cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations. The rise in prices confounded expectations.
dazzle	Amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill. She was dazzled by the bright headlights.
devastate	Destroy or ruin. She was devastated by the loss of Damian.
disconcert	Cause to feel embarrassment. The abrupt change of subject disconcerted her.
dismay	Cause (someone) to feel concern and distress. They were dismayed by the U turn in policy.
dumbfound	Greatly astonish or amaze. I was dumbfounded by the low prices there.
knock out	Rap with the knuckles.
knock senseless	Rap with the knuckles.
knock unconscious	Knock against with force or violence.
lay out	Put into a certain place or abstract location.
nonplus	Be a mystery or bewildering to. Diane was nonplussed by such an odd question.
overcome	Overcome as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. You must overcome all difficulties.
overpower	Be too intense for; overwhelm. They were overpowered by the fumes.
overwhelm	Be too strong for; overpower. I was overwhelmed with guilt.
shake up	Move with or as if with a tremor.
shock	Affect with physiological shock or with an electric shock. The revelations shocked the nation.
stagger	Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. He staggered along in the heavy snow.
startle	Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm. He was startled to see a column of smoke.
stun	Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag. Stun fish.
stupefy	Astonish and shock. The amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents.
take aback	To get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort.
take someone's breath away	Make use of or accept for some purpose.

Usage Examples of "Daze" as a verb

• She was dazed by his revelations.

Associations of "Daze" (30 Words)

amaze	Be a mystery or bewildering to. She amazed doctors by fighting back when her deteriorating condition caused her to suffer heart failure.
amazed	Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. She shook her head in amazed disbelief.
amazement	The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising. She shook her head in amazement.
astonish	Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. You never fail to astonish me.
astonishing	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. I find it astonishing that they ever thought it could work.
astound	Affect with wonder. Her bluntness astounded him.
astounding	Surprisingly impressive or notable. The summit offers astounding views.
awesome	Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe. The band is truly awesome.
blank	Cut a metal blank. We were met by blank looks.
flabbergasted	As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise. Flabbergasted fans took to the streets to celebrate the team s big win.
galvanize	Galvanized steel sheeting typically as used for roofing or fencing. They promised they would galvanize the iron railings to prevent rusting.
impact	Influencing strongly. High interest rates have impacted on retail spending.
incredible	Very good; wonderful. I was mesmerized she looked so incredible.
incredulity	Doubt about the truth of something. He stared down the street in incredulity.
marvelous	Too improbable to admit of belief. A marvelous collection of rare books.
puzzled	Unable to understand; perplexed. The questioners were met with puzzled looks.
redoubtable	Inspiring fear- G.H.Johnston. He was a redoubtable debater.
serendipity	Good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries. A fortunate stroke of serendipity.
shock	Subject to electrical shocks. If a patient is deeply shocked measurement of blood pressure may be difficult.
shocking	Very bad. She brought shocking news.
skittish	Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses. Skittish investors withdrew their money from equity markets.
staggering	Deeply shocking; astonishing. The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
startle	Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm. He was startled to see a column of smoke.
stun	Astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react. The community was stunned by the tragedy.
stupefy	Make (someone) unable to think or feel properly. The amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents.
stupor	A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility. Someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. The news really surprised me.
surprised	Feeling or showing surprise. A surprised expression.
surprising	Causing surprise; unexpected. She earned a surprising amount of money.
wondering	Showing curiosity. Unsure where she was leading to I cast her a wondering look.