Baffle and Foster

Baffle

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference

Foster is an antonym for baffle.

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Foster

Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

Baffle is an antonym for foster.

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