Baffle and Defy

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Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Defy is a synonym for baffle. In some cases you can use "Defy" instead a verb "Baffle".

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Defy verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: a bicyclist who regularly defies illness and infirmity in order to compete in races

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Baffle is a synonym for defy in foil topic. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Defy", if it concerns topics such as challenge.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

baffle people

defy people

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