baffle

verb
UK: /ˈbæfl/
US: /ˈbæfl/

  1. To confuse someone completely.

    1. Math problems often baffle me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The complicated instructions completely baffled the new employee during setup. [ ] [ ]

  2. To prevent sound, light, or liquid from traveling directly.

    1. The walls baffle the street noise. [ ] [ ]
    2. Engineers installed a baffle to reduce noise pollution from the factory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

puzzle mystify perplex shield screen bewilder confound
baffle noun

  1. A screen or other device used to control the flow of air, liquid, or sound.

    1. Use a baffle to direct the airflow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The acoustic baffles in the recording studio improved the sound quality a lot. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "baffle" in English means: To confuse someone completely., To prevent sound, light, or liquid from traveling directly..

The phonetic transcription of "baffle" is /ˈbæfl/ in British English and /ˈbæfl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "baffle": puzzle, mystify, perplex, shield, screen, bewilder, confound.

Example usage of "baffle": "Math problems often baffle me.". More examples on the page.