Baffle and Deflect

Baffle

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Deflect and baffle are semantically related in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Baffle", when it comes to topics like thwart.

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Deflect

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Synonyms for Deflect

Baffle and deflect are semantically related in obstruct topic. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Deflect".

Common collocations

people baffle people deflect people
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