Abash and Baffle

Abash

Abash verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.

Baffle and abash are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Abash".

Nearby Words: abashment, abashing

Baffle

Baffle verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: she was baffled by the wording of the clause in the insurance policy

Abash and baffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abash" instead a verb "Baffle".

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler
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