boggle
2 synonyms for boggle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To overwhelm or bewilder the mind, especially with something surprising or hard to grasp.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bowl over
flabbergast
How to use boggle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
boggle the mind
mind-boggling
Etymology
Related to bogle, an old term for a goblin; the sense shifted from "startle as if seeing a ghost" to "confuse or overwhelm."
Full origin of boggle →Frequently asked questions
What does “boggle” mean?
The word “boggle” means to overwhelm or bewilder the mind, especially with something surprising or hard to grasp. In plain terms, to confuse or amaze someone so much that they can barely process it.
How do you pronounce “boggle”?
“Boggle” is pronounced BOG-uhl (/ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “boggle” in a sentence?
Here is “boggle” used in a sentence: “The sheer scale of the universe boggles the mind.”
What part of speech is “boggle”?
“Boggle” is a verb.
