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Baffle

usgb/ˈbæfl/Volume
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Unexpected Situations

Use 'baffle' when something is so confusing it's hard to make sense of.

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The magician's trick baffled the entire audience.
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Not Just Surprised

'Baffle' implies being puzzled deeply, more than just being momentarily surprised.

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The sudden change in policy baffled the employees.
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Emotional Response

When 'baffled,' a person often feels a mix of surprise and frustration.

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I was completely baffled by the ending of the movie.
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