Baffle : Synonyms and Antonyms





Baffle


( Verb )


His strange behavior baffled all of us.


Synonyms:

1. Amaze

2. Astound

3. Bewilder

4. Confound

5. Confuse

6. Daze

7. Disconcert

8. Elude

9. Flummox

10. Mystify

11. Nonplus

12. Perplex

13. Stump

14. Stun

15. Balk

16. Defeat

17. Hinder

18. Thwart

19. Upset

20. Foil

Contextual Examples:

We were amazed by the change in his appearance.

They were astounded that any one could survive such a crush.

I am totally bewildered by the crossword clues.

The sudden rise in the edible items has confounded the city.

He was dazed for a moment by the blow to his head.

I was disconcerted to find the other guests formally dressed.



Antonyms:

1. Clarify

2. Elucidate

3. Explain

4. Explicate

5. Interpret

6. Spell out

Contextual Examples:

I hope that what I say will clarify the situation.

The notes help to elucidate the difficult parts of the texts.

Please, explain why you are late.

She interpreted your silence as acceptance.

Could you spell that word out for me again?

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