baffling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be a mystery or bewildering to
  2. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  3. verb check the emission of (sound)

Synonyms

perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound

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