**Parts of Speech:** verb
**Definitions:**
1. (transitive) to stun or bewilder with a blow or shock
2. (intransitive) to become dazed
**Pronunciations:**
- US: /ˈdeɪzɪz/
- UK: /ˈdeɪzɪz/
**Origin and Usage:**
The word "dazes" is derived from the Middle English word "dasen," which means "to stupefy." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Its usage is primarily in the context of physical or emotional shock, where it describes a state of confusion or disorientation.
**Synonyms:**
bewilder, confuse, stun, fluster, disorient, stagger, stupefy
**Related Words:**
- dazed
- dazer
- dazes
**Example Sentences:**
1. The sudden blow to his head dazed him for a moment.
2. The bright lights and loud music dazed her as she entered the club.
3. The news of her fathers death dazed her and she couldn speak for a few minutes.
4. The athlete was dazed after being hit in the face with a ball during the game.
5. The accident left him dazed and confused, unsure of what had happened.