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baffle

/ˈbæfəl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does baffle mean?

verb, noun

To confuse or perplex someone, or a device that baffles or puzzles someone. A barrier or obstacle that hinders progress.

Example

"The complex plot of the novel baffled many readers, but the author's explanation helped to clarify the story."

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