😕baffle

verb
/ˈbæfəl/

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example Sentences

The complex puzzle baffled the students.

The math problem baffles me completely.

Example Expressions

mind-baffling

Synonyms

confuse, perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify
Entry 1
confuse, perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify
Entry 2
confuse, puzzle, perplex, mystify

Antonyms

clarify, explain, enlighten
Entry 1
clarify, explain, enlighten
Entry 2
clarify, explain, enlighten

Collocations

completely baffle, baffle the mind, baffle experts, baffling problem, baffle scientists, truly baffle, utterly baffle
Entry 1
completely baffle, baffle the mind, baffle experts, baffling problem
Entry 2
completely baffle, baffle scientists, truly baffle, utterly baffle

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