Baffled and Startled

Baffled

Baffled adjective - Faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do.

Startled and baffled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Baffled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: baffle, baffling, bafflement, baffler

Startled

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled

Baffled and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Baffled" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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