Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

baffle

verb
/ˈbafəl/
Definition
To confuse or puzzle someone completely.
Examples
  • The complex math problem continued to baffle the students.
  • Her sudden change in behavior baffles her friends.
  • The magician’s tricks always leave the audience baffled.
Meaning
When something baffles you, it means you are unable to understand it or figure it out.
Synonyms
  • confound
  • perplex
  • bewilder
  • puzzle
  • mystify