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Definition of baffling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
confusingimpossible to understand or explain
- The magician's trick was truly baffling.
2.
frustratingcausing frustration due to complexity
- The baffling instructions left everyone confused.
Noun
obstacleDated an act of stopping or frustrating a plan or effortDated
- The baffling of their escape attempt surprised everyone.
Origin of baffling
Scottish, bauchle (to puzzle)
Terms with baffling included in their meaning
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baffling thing
something that causes confusion or bafflement
Examples of baffling in a sentence
Her sudden change in attitude was baffling. The baffling puzzle took hours to solve. Her baffling behavior puzzled everyone at the meeting. The baffling of the permit application delayed construction for months. Their baffling of the investigation relied on false leads and shredded records.
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- French:déroutant, contrariété, ...
- German:rätselhaft, Vereitelung, ...
- Italian:sconcertante, sabotaggio, ...
- Spanish:desconcertante, frustración, ...
- Portuguese:desconcertante, frustração, ...
- Chinese:令人费解的, 挫败, ...
- Japanese:不可解な, 妨害, ...
- Arabic:مُحَيِّر, إِحباط, ...
- Hebrew:חִידָתִי, סִכּוּל, ...
- Russian:загадочный, срыв, ...
- Ukrainian:незрозумілий, зрив, ...
- Hindi:असमझनीय, नाकामी, ...
Definition of baffle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
confusionconfuse or perplex someone completely
- The magician's trick baffled the audience.
2.
psychologyRare frustrate plans or effortsRare
- The weather baffled our plans for a picnic.
3.
engineeringTECH. control the flow of fluid or soundTECH.
- The engineer baffled the noise with a special device.
Noun
1.
emotionRare state of confusion or bewildermentRare
- His sudden departure left us in a baffle.
2.
engineeringTECH. device controlling fluid, sound, or light flowTECH.
- The speaker has a baffle to improve sound quality.
3.
militaryDated barrier designed to confuse enemiesDated
- The maze acted as a baffle for intruders.
Images of baffle
device controlling fluid, sound, or light flow
Expressions with baffle
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metal plate to control airflow in a fireplace
The baffle plate helps keep the room warm.
partition guiding airflow in ventilation
The baffle wall ensured even distribution of air.
Origin of baffle
French, bafouer (to ridicule)
Examples of baffle in a sentence
The puzzle continues to baffle scientists worldwide. The puzzle baffled all the participants. Her sudden decision baffled everyone involved. The technician baffled the airflow to reduce turbulence. They used panels to baffle the sound in the studio. The instructions left everyone in a baffle.
Her reaction was one of complete baffle. The engine's baffle reduced the noise significantly. A baffle was installed to control the airflow. The baffle was effective in the training exercise. Soldiers navigated the baffle during the drill.
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- French:déconcerter, confusion, ...
- German:verblüffen, Verwirrung, ...
- Italian:sconcertare, sconcerto, ...
- Spanish:desconcertar, desconcierto, ...
- Portuguese:confundir, perplexidade, ...
- Chinese:困惑, 迷茫, ...
- Japanese:困惑させる, 混乱, ...
- Arabic:أَرْبَكَ, حَيْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַלְבֵּל, מְבוּכָה, ...
- Russian:озадачивать, замешательство, ...
- Ukrainian:заплутувати, замішання, ...
- Hindi:उलझन में डालना, भ्रम, ...
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