Advance and Baffle

Opposite meaning words

Advance verb - To give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned.

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Baffle is an antonym for advance.

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Usage example: the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference

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Advance is an antonym for baffle.

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

advance player

baffle player

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