blinded
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫaɪndɪd// UK //blˈaɪndɪd// blind·ed
v. to make someone unable to see, either because of bright light or because they cannot think clearly. You use this when strong feelings or facts stop someone from seeing the truth.
v. to deprive of sight, either physically through intense light or metaphorically through prejudice or emotion. Transitive; often used in the passive voice.
The bright headlights blinded the driver for a moment.
Her anger blinded her to the simple solution right in front of her.
The committee was blinded by its own success, failing to notice the subtle shifts in consumer behavior that threatened their market dominance.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is frequently used in the passive construction ('be blinded by').