die Verblendung
Translation
delusion, blindness, infatuation, facing
Examples
Seine Gier führte zur völligen Verblendung.
His greed led to complete delusion.
Die Verblendung der Fassade ist aus Ziegeln.
The facing of the facade is made of bricks.
Grammar Patterns
delusion ((by sth.)) His delusion by greed was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Täuschung (deception), Illusion, Wahn (delusion); Antonyms: Klarheit (clarity), Einsicht (insight)
Etymology
From the verb 'verblenden' (to blind, delude, or to face a wall). It combines 'ver-' and 'blenden' (to blind, to dazzle).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'blinded' ('blenden') by something, like a strong emotion or ideology. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies this, leading to 'Verblendung' (delusion).