Definition of Baffle

Verb: baffle  ba-ful

  1. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
    "These questions baffle even the experts";
    - confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate, perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, dumbfound
     
  2. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    "baffle your opponent";
    - thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, bilk
     
  3. Check the emission of (sound)
    - regulate
Noun: baffle  ba-ful
  1. A flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
    - baffle board

See also:
baffing
baffled

Anagrams containing the word baffle

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