baffle

/bˈæfə‍l/

/ˈbæfəɫ/

to baffle

MAIN VERB

to confuse or perplex someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

synonyms : amaze

restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

synonyms : regulate

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

synonyms : bilk

Baffle

a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

Examples

1. The scene initially baffled park officials.

2. Number 5 For centuries, the Bosham head baffled researchers.

3. Astronomers were baffled.

4. This new discovery baffled them.