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/ˈblaɪnd.foʊld/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A piece of cloth used to cover the eyes, preventing someone from seeing.
She wore a blindfold during the trust game to enhance her other senses.
An act of blindfolding someone.
The blindfold was part of the surprise party setup.
verb
To cover someone's eyes with a blindfold.
They blindfolded the contestant before the challenge began.
To deceive someone by preventing them from seeing the truth.
He felt that the movie blindfolded the audience with its misleading plot twists.
Etymology
Middle English, from 'blind' + 'fold', meaning to cover the eyes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blindfolded by ignorance
Being unaware or uninformed about something.
to be blindfolded
To be deprived of the ability to see or understand.
Related Words
blind
Having no sight.
fold
To bend something over on itself.
Slang Meanings
To be oblivious to something.
He's blindfolded to the fact that she doesn't love him.
To be deceived or misled.
She was blindfolded by his sweet talk.