baffle (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbæfl/
Definition
To totally confuse or puzzle someone, making it difficult for them to understand or solve something.
Examples
The complex instructions for assembling the furniture completely baffled me.
Scientists are still baffled by the mysterious signals coming from deep space.
Her sudden change of plans baffled everyone, as she usually sticks to her schedule.
How to Use baffle
- baffle by (prepositional phrase)
- To be confused or puzzled by something. — "She was baffled by his sudden silence."
- baffle with (prepositional phrase)
- To confuse someone using something complex or difficult. — "He tried to baffle the jury with legal jargon."
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