Meaning & Definition of Baffle in English
English⟶
Baffle
/bæfəl/
noun
1. A flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
synonym:
- baffle,
- baffle board
verb
1. Be a mystery or bewildering to
- "This beats me!"
- "Got me--i don't know the answer!"
- "A vexing problem"
- "This question really stuck me"
synonym:
- perplex,
- vex,
- stick,
- get,
- puzzle,
- mystify,
- baffle,
- beat,
- pose,
- bewilder,
- flummox,
- stupefy,
- nonplus,
- gravel,
- amaze,
- dumbfound
2. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
- "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"
- "Foil your opponent"
synonym:
- thwart,
- queer,
- spoil,
- scotch,
- foil,
- cross,
- frustrate,
- baffle,
- bilk
3. Check the emission of (sound)
synonym:
- baffle,
- regulate