Synonyms of baffle
75 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for baffle is puzzle. Other synonyms of baffle are confuse, fluster, bewilder, confound and befuddle. The opposite of baffle is clarify.
Synonyms and similar words for baffle
verbTo confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
- addle
- vex
- lose
- embroil
- stick
- stumpTo baffle; to make unable to find an answer to a question or problem.
- baffoundTo perplex; to bewilder.
- bamboozle
- bedevilTo perplex or bewilder.
- befuddleTo perplex, confuse (someone).
- throw
- bemud figuratively
- bemuse
- bewilderTo confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.
- bumfuzzleTo confuse or fluster.
- complicate
- confoundTo fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
- confuddle slangTo confuse thoroughly.
- confuseTo puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult...
- confuzzle slangTo confuse or puzzle.
- dazzle
- discombobulateTo throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.
- disconcertTo bring into confusion.
- blind
- dumbfoundTo confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
- entangle figurativelyTo ensnare.
- ferhoodleTo confuse or puzzle.
- flabagast
- flabbergastTo overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.
- flabbergasterTo perplex or amaze; to shock or frighten.
- flurry
- flusterTo throw (someone) into a state of confusion or panic; to befuddle, to confuse.
- flummox
- fuddle
- jumble
- mix upTo confuse or reverse.
- muddle
- muddy figurativelyTo confuse (a person or their thinking); to muddle.
- ravelTo confuse or perplex (someone or something).
- perplex
- puzzleTo cause (oneself or someone, or their mind, etc.) to feel confused or mystified because they cannot understand a...
- knot obsoleteTo entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
verbTo defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
- beat
- bring down
- chew up
- eat someone for breakfast slangTo beat easily; to trounce.
- eat someone's lunch US, slangTo best or defeat someone thoroughly; to make short work of.
- flog Australia
- humble
- kick ass
- murdelize
- outfoxTo beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
- outguessTo beat through accurate anticipation of someone's plans and actions.
- outrun
- outsmartTo beat in a competition of wits.
- outwitTo get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.
- overcome
- overpower
- overwinTo overcome; gain one's point; exceed.
- own
- pulverise
- pwnTo own, to defeat or dominate (someone or something, especially a game or someone playing a game).
- rape offensive, slang
- reduce
- spank
- steal the showTo be the best performer during a performance.
- subdue
- subvert
- surmount
- thrash
- trounce
- vanquishTo defeat (someone); to overcome.
- convince obsolete
- malavogue Ireland, datedTo punish or trounce.
verbTo expend effort or struggle in vain.
- maffleTo stammer.
Opposite of baffle
Meaning of baffle
- verb To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
- verb To defeat, frustrate, or thwart (someone or their efforts, plans, etc.); to confound, to foil.
- verb Of weather or wind: to hinder or prevent (a ship or its crew) from advancing.
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Questions about synonyms of baffle
- What is another word for baffle?
- Baffle has 75 synonyms on Word.ws, such as puzzle, confuse, fluster, bewilder, confound, befuddle, bedevil and disconcert.
- What is the opposite of baffle?
- The opposite of baffle is clarify.
- What does baffle mean?
- Baffle means to confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
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