Baffle (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Perplex
• Bewilder
• Puzzle
• Pose
• Amaze
• Beat
• Flummox
• Get
• Stupefy
• Gravel
• Vex
• Mystify
• Stick
• Nonplus
• Dumbfound

Hypernyms

• Fuddle
• Confuse
• Fox
• Befuddle
• Bedevil
• Throw
• Discombobulate

Hyponyms

• Riddle
• Elude
• Mix Up
• Stump
• Escape

Related Words

• Bafflement (noun)

Meaning ²

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Thwart
• Cross
• Queer
• Frustrate
• Spoil
• Foil
• Bilk
• Scotch

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Preclude
• Forestall

Hyponyms

• Short-circuit
• Let Down
• Disappoint
• Ruin
• Dash

Meaning ³

Restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.).

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Regulate

Hypernyms

• Keep
• Keep Back
• Hold Back

Related Words

• Baffle (noun)