besot

• Устаревший глагол, означающий делать глупым или дурачить, или влюблять до безумия; заставлять кого-то вести себя глупо, часто из-за любви или выпивки.

An archaic verb meaning to make foolish or stupid, or to infatuate; to cause someone to act foolishly, often through love or drink.

1. To make dull or stupidC2formalbritish

   To cause someone to become mentally dull, confused, or muddled, especially due to drunkenness or infatuation.

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   • The strong wine began to besot his senses, making his speech slurred.
   • He was besotted by her charm, unable to think clearly.
   • The heat and exhaustion seemed to besot the travelers, leaving them dazed.

   Synonymsaddlebefuddlebewilderconfusedazefuddlemuddlestupefy