baffle
/ˈbæfl̩/verb
To confuse someone completely, so they cannot understand or explain something.
Example sentences
- “The strange noises in the attic baffled the whole family.”
- “Her sudden decision to quit baffled her coworkers.”
- “This math problem baffles even my teacher.”
Often passive: I was baffled by the instructions. As a noun, a baffle is a panel that blocks sound, light, or flowing liquid.