besot

/bɪˈsɑt/
verb
  1. To make someone foolish or stupid, especially by infatuation or intoxication.
    • His charm completely besotted her, making her ignore his flaws.
    • The magician's tricks seemed to besot the audience into believing anything.
    • Too much wine can besot even the wisest person.
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