Baffle and Set back

Baffle

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

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

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Set back

Set back verb - Hold back to a later time.
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Synonyms for Set back

Baffle and set back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Set back".
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