Baffle and Deter

Baffle

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Deter

Deter verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

Baffle and deter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Deter".

Common collocations

people baffle people deter people
player baffle player deter player
fans baffle fans deter fans
enemies baffle enemies deter enemies
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