blindfold vs mist

blindfold

noun
  • Something that obscures vision (literally or metaphorically). 

  • A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes. 

adv
  • With the eyes covered so as to obscure vision. 

adj
  • Having the eyes covered so as to obscure vision 

  • Thoughtless; reckless. 

verb
  • To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see. 

  • To obscure understanding or comprehension. 

mist

noun
  • Anything that dims, darkens, or hinders vision. 

  • It was difficult to see through the morning mist. 

  • Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.) 

  • A layer of fine droplets or particles. 

verb
  • To form mist. 

  • To be covered by tears. 

  • To spray fine droplets on, particularly of water. 

  • To cover with a mist. 

  • To disperse into a mist, accompanying operation of equipment at high speeds. 

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