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baffle

verb

/ˈbæfəl/

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

The math problem baffles me completely.

The complex puzzle baffled the students.

mind-baffling

confuse, puzzle, perplex, mystify, bewilder

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confuse, puzzle, perplex, mystify

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confuse, perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify

clarify, explain, enlighten

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clarify, explain, enlighten

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clarify, explain, enlighten

completely baffle, baffle scientists, truly baffle, utterly baffle, baffle the mind, baffle experts, baffling problem

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completely baffle, baffle scientists, truly baffle, utterly baffle

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completely baffle, baffle the mind, baffle experts, baffling problem

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

To turn into ice or cause to become hard due to extreme cold.

to cure; to become healthy again

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.