baffle
The word “baffle” has 2 syllables: baf-fle.
It's pronounced as /ˈbæfəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for baffle?
In the thesaurus, “baffle” has 27 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for baffle along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for baffle
- amaze
- astound
- befuddle
- bewilder
- buffer
- bumper
- confound
- confuse
- cushion
- daze
- disappoint
- disconcert
- dumbfound
- elude
- embarrass
- faze
- fender
- frustrate
- muffler
- mystify
- nonplus
- perplex
- puzzle
- shield
- stump
- stun
- upset
Antonyms for baffle
- advance
- aid
- assist
- assure
- clarify
- clear up
- comfort
- cultivate
- delight
- encourage
- enlighten
- explain
- explicate
- forward
- foster
- further
- help
- make happy
- please
- promote
- satisfy
Meanings of baffle
- noun
- A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
- An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
- (coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.
- verb
- To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
- To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
- To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.
- To foil; to thwart.
- To struggle in vain.
Example Sentences
- The magician's sleight of hand never failed to baffle the audience.
- The complex instructions on the manual seemed to baffle even the most tech-savvy users.
- The unexpected turn of events continued to baffle the investigators.
- His cryptic remarks during the interview only served to baffle the reporters.
- The mysterious disappearance of the artifact continues to baffle archaeologists and historians alike.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to baffle, such as: advance, aid, amaze, assist, assure, astound, befuddle.
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- turn down
bamboozle
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- confuse
- deceive
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- dupe
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- mystify
- perplex
- puzzle
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bamboozled
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