Baffle and Smooth

Baffle

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

Smooth is an antonym for baffle.

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Smooth

Smooth verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.

Baffle is an antonym for smooth.

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