Baffle and Inhibit

Baffle

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

Inhibit and baffle are semantically related in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Inhibit" instead a verb "Baffle".

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Inhibit

Inhibit verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning

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

Common collocations

waves baffle waves inhibit waves
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