Pronunciation: /ˈbæfəl/
noun a device or barrier that prevents movement or access
A1 The math problem was a baffle for the students.
A2 The instructions were a baffle to me, I couldn't figure out what to do.
B1 The mystery of the missing keys continued to baffle the detective.
B2 The scientist was baffled by the unexpected results of the experiment.
C1 The complexity of the legal case baffled even the most experienced lawyers.
C2 The intricate details of the painting baffle art historians to this day.
verb to totally bewilder or perplex
A1 The math problem baffled the students.
A2 The complicated instructions on the package baffled me.
B1 The new software update baffled many users with its changes.
B2 The intricate plot of the movie baffled even the most seasoned film critics.
C1 The scientific theory presented by the professor baffled the entire class.
C2 The cryptic message left by the spy baffled even the top codebreakers.
formal The complex instructions baffle many of the new employees.
informal I'm completely baffled by this math problem.
slang The slang they used in the conversation completely baffled me.
figurative Her ability to remain calm in stressful situations never fails to baffle me.
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