Boggle

usgb/ˈbɑːɡl/
verb

To hesitate or be fearful of something.

She didn't boggle at making tough decisions to improve the company's reputation.
Visual representation of "boggle" - To hesitate or be fearful of something.

Often appears as...

  • boggle at the idea
  • boggle at the thought
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Visual representation of "boggle"
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Fearful Hesitation

Use 'boggle' to express reluctance or fear when facing a challenging situation.

Illustration for Fearful Hesitation
He boggled at the extent of work needed.
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Strong Resistance

'Boggle at' suggests strong opposition or resistance to something potentially negative.

Illustration for Strong Resistance
She boggled at the idea of working weekends.
Visual representation of the word "Boggle"

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