Baffle and Repel

Baffle

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Repel

Repel verb - To refuse to give in to.
Usage example: repelled the temptation to stay out late and call in sick the next day

Baffle and repel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Repel".

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

Common collocations

people baffle people repel people
humans baffle humans repel humans
enemies baffle enemies repel enemies
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