Baffle and Startle

Baffle

Baffle verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: baffled, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Startle

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

Baffle and startle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffle" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

Common collocations

people baffle people startle people
player baffle player startle player
viewers baffle viewers startle viewers
opponents baffle opponents startle opponents
Other words: enemies, audiences.
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