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baffle Definition and Meaning in English (baffle definition)

verb
Synonyms:perplexbewildermystify
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Baffle definition: To completely confuse or frustrate someone, making it impossible for them to understand or solve something.

Definitions of Baffle

  1. 1verb

    To completely confuse or frustrate someone, making it impossible for them to understand or solve something.

  2. 2verb

    To restrain or regulate the flow of a fluid, sound, or light, often using a barrier or screen.

  3. 3noun

    A device used to deflect, diffuse, or regulate the flow of fluid, sound, or light.

Example Sentences

“The sudden change in policy baffled everyone.”

“Engineers installed baffles to reduce noise in the engine.”

“Her strange behavior continues to baffle her friends.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebaffled
present participlebaffling
nounbafflement
pluralbaffles

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Baffle definition: To completely confuse or frustrate someone, making it impossible for them to understand or solve something.
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'Baffle' translates to 'baffle' in English. Baffle definition: To completely confuse or frustrate someone, making it impossible for them to understand or solve something.
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