benight (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪt/
Definition
To be or become covered in darkness, either literally or figuratively, often implying a state of ignorance, confusion, or uncertainty. This can be due to a lack of knowledge, understanding, or enlightenment.
Examples
The village was benighted by the sudden and prolonged power outage.
Her lack of education had benighted her to the realities of the world.
How to Use benight
- be benighted by (phrasal verb)
- to be confused or perplexed by — "The complex instructions benighted me, and I couldn't assemble the furniture."
- benight someone (verb)
- to cause someone to be in a state of darkness or ignorance — "The lack of education benighted the community, making it difficult for them to make informed decisions."
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