BEDAZE is a verb meaning to overwhelm or astonish someone with a strong emotion, usually awe or admiration. It is derived from the Middle English word 'bedasen, ' which means to bewitch or enchant. The crossword solution for BEDAZE is STUN, which is also a verb meaning to cause someone to become motionless or unconscious due to shock or surprise. Both words are used to describe a powerful emotional reaction to something.