blenden
Translation
to blind, to dazzle, to delude
Examples
Die Sonne blendet mich.
The sun is blinding me.
Lass dich nicht von seinem Lächeln blenden.
Don't be fooled by his smile.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) blenden to blind/dazzle (sb.) Die Sonne blendet mich.
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) blenden to delude (sb.) (with sth.) Er blendete sie mit seinem Charme.
Similar Words
Synonyms: täuschen (to deceive), faszinieren (to fascinate); Antonyms: erhellen (to illuminate)
Etymology
Related to the German word 'blind'. The '-en' suffix turns it into a verb.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'blend in'. A spy might 'blend in' to 'delude' people, or a bright light might 'blend in' with its surroundings and 'dazzle' you.