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boggle

verb

/ˈbɒɡəl/

Meaning

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.

boggle the mind

astonish, amaze, overwhelm, confuse, perplex

clarify, explain, simplify

boggle the mind, boggled by, mind-boggling, boggle at

to make something known that was previously hidden or secret

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

to work hard; to make great effort; physical work

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders