dazzle

ˈdaz(ə)l

verb

(of a bright light) blind (a person or their eyes) temporarily.

she was dazzled by the headlights

blind temporarily,deprive of sight

noun

brightness that blinds someone temporarily.

I screwed my eyes up against the dazzle

glare,flare,blaze,brightness,brilliance,gleam,flash,shimmer,radiance,shine