BLINDER Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word blinder. (close relations)
Definition of BLINDER
Best Alternative Words for BLINDER
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| blinker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages • a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn • blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side verb • put blinders on (a horse) | ||||||||
| dim | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • made dim or less bright adjective satellite • lacking in light; not bright or harsh • lacking clarity or distinctness • offering little or no hope • slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity verb • switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam • become dim or lusterless • make dim or lusterless • make dim by comparison or conceal • become vague or indistinct | ||||||||
| screen | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||||
| subterfuge | nounn | |||||||
noun • something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity | ||||||||
| unreasoning | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not based on reason or evidence | ||||||||
| unsighted | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • unable to see | ||||||||
| winker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who winks • blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side | ||||||||
