 baffle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] be a mystery or bewildering to | |
| Synonyms: | puzzle bewilder amaze mystify stupefy nonplus stick stupify gravel beat get dumbfound pose trounce flummox vex perplex | |
| Examples: | "This beats me!" "Got me--I don't know the answer!" "a vexing problem" "This question really stuck me" |
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| Related terms: | confuse stagger elude riddle stump solve puzzle_over mystery bewilderment mystification mystification stupefaction puzzle | |
| 2. | [ verb ] check the emission of (sound) | |
| Synonyms: | regulate | |
| Related terms: | restrict | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | |
| Synonyms: | frustrate thwart foil cross bilk scotch spoil queer | |
| Examples: | "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge" "foil your opponent" |
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| Related terms: | prevent discourage disappoint short-circuit dash ruin double_cross frustrating frustration cross | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy | |
| Synonyms: | baffle_board | |
| Related terms: | plate diffuser | |
| Similar spelling: |
bauble babble Biffle Babel |
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