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baffle
to confuse or puzzle someone
Synonyms
- confuse
- puzzle
- perplex
Antonyms
- clarify
- explain
baffle in a sentence
The odd clue seemed to baffle every member of the team.
The locked-room mystery continued to baffle the detective.
Where it comes from
Probably from Scots bauchle, meaning 'to disgrace or treat with contempt,' later shifting toward confusion.
Memory hook
If you are baffled, your brain feels boxed in by baffles.
Read it in context
- The Singing Span Science