puzzle, confuse, stump, bewilder, confound, perplex, mystify, flummox
baffle, amaze, disturb.
Baffle and perplex are synonyms.
Outsmart which can be defined as outwitting someone has some of the following synonyms, including to baffle, cheat, lead astray, mislead or to defraud.
Baffle is a verb.
confound, confuse, puzzle, baffle, perplex, mystify, flummox, bemuse
The word confused is an adjective that means mentally disoriented. Some synonyms are baffled, disconcerted, punch-drunk, and nonplussed. Additional synonyms are perplexed, flustered, stumped, and addled.
The magician was able to baffle the children with his tricks. To baffle is to confuse or make something difficult to understand. Charlie, usually quiet in class, would baffle his teacher with his antics.
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perplex
I once again tried to listen to my uncle talk about politics, but his words continued to baffle me.
The plural of "baffle" is "baffles." To make it plural, simply add an "s" to the end of the word.
Baffle is a verb.