hämmennys — meaning in English

English meaning

baffle verb To leave someone completely confused, unable to work something out.
bafflement noun A feeling of complete confusion, unable to make sense of something.
bewilderment noun A feeling of being confused or puzzled.
confusion noun A state of not understanding what is happening; a lack of clarity.
daze verb To leave someone feeling stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often from a shock, blow, or bright light.
embarrassment noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
fluster verb To make someone flustered, confused, or momentarily panicked.
perplexity noun A feeling of confusion because something is hard to understand.
stagger verb To walk unsteadily, as if about to fall.

hämmennys is used for these senses in English:

baffle A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves travelling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.
bafflement (uncountable) The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled.
bewilderment The state of being bewildered.
confusion A lack of clarity or order.
confusion The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
daze The state of being dazed
discombobulation (humorous) An embarrassing feeling that leaves a person confused.
embarrassment A state of confusion; hesitation; uncertainty.

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.