blinkers Synonyms
Another word for blinkers
• noun (Context 1)
A pair of small leather screens attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing sideways and behind.
"The trainer fitted the nervous racehorse with blinders so it would not be distracted by the crowd."
• noun (Context 2)
Something that prevents a person from having a full or objective understanding of a situation, resulting in a narrow-minded outlook.
"The committee needs to take off its ideological blinders and examine the economic data objectively."
• noun (Context 3)
The flashing turn-signal lights on a motor vehicle (plural form of blinker).
"Make sure to check that both front and rear turn signals are working before your driving test."
• verb (Context 4)
To put blinkers on a horse, or figuratively to restrict someone's outlook or understanding (third-person singular simple present of blinker).
"Relying on a single source of news often blind the public to broader global perspectives."
Opposites of blinkers
The opposite of blinkers shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: