[often passive] ~ sb(literary) to make sb feel confused or embarrassed
baffles
/ˈbæfl/
baf·file
BrE /ˈbæfl/
NAmE /ˈbæfl/
to confuse sb completely; to be too difficult or strange for sb to understand or explain
~ sb
His behaviour baffles me.
be baffled (as to) why, how, where, etc.…
I’m baffled as to why she hasn’t called.
I’m baffled why she hasn’t called.
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baffle·meant
BrE /ˈbæflmənt/
NAmE /ˈbæflmənt/
[U]
His reaction was one of bafflement.
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baf·fling
BrE /ˈbæflɪŋ/
NAmE /ˈbæflɪŋ/
baf·file
BrE /ˈbæfl/
NAmE /ˈbæfl/
(specialist)
a screen used to control or prevent the flow of sound, light or liquid
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