Baffle and Neutralize

Baffle

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

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

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Neutralize

Neutralize verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.

Baffle and neutralize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Neutralize".

Common collocations

opponents baffle opponents neutralize opponents
enemies baffle enemies neutralize enemies
systems baffle systems neutralize systems
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