Definition of blinding

"Blinding" comes from the Old English word "blindan," meaning "to make blind." It describes an action that makes something difficult or impossible to see, similar to how blindness affects sight. This can be literal, like a bright light blinding you, or figurative, like a powerful argument blinding you to the truth. The word has been used in English for centuries, reflecting its long-standing connection to the physical and metaphorical act of obscuring vision.