verbluffen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- astound verb To shock or amaze someone so much that they are left almost speechless.
- baffle verb To leave someone completely confused, unable to work something out.
- flabbergast verb To shock someone so much that they are left speechless, often in a comical way.
- stun verb To knock someone senseless or make them lose awareness, often with a blow or shock.
Senses
verbluffen is used for these senses in English:
- astound To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.
- baffle To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle. [from 17th c.]
- flabbergast (transitive) To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner. [from late 18th c.]
- stun (transitive) To shock or surprise.
baffle — full definition
- verb To leave someone completely confused, unable to work something out.
- verb To stop someone's plans or efforts from succeeding.
- verb (nautical) Of wind or weather, to make it difficult for a ship to make headway.
- verb To slow down or control the flow of a liquid, gas, light or sound.
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