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Eschew vs Baffle - What's the difference?

eschew | baffle | Related terms |

Eschew is a related term of baffle.


As verbs the difference between eschew and baffle

is that eschew is (formal) to avoid; to shun, to shy away from while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Distract vs Baffle - What's the difference?

distract | baffle |


In lang=en terms the difference between distract and baffle

is that distract is to divert the attention of while baffle is to struggle in vain.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between distract and baffle

is that distract is (obsolete) insane; mad while baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone).

As verbs the difference between distract and baffle

is that distract is to divert the attention of while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As an adjective distract

is (obsolete) separated; drawn asunder.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Baffle vs Setaside - What's the difference?

baffle | setaside |


As nouns the difference between baffle and setaside

is that baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether while setaside is an amount of money or resources put aside for a specific purpose.

As a verb baffle

is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

Baffle vs Discourage - What's the difference?

baffle | discourage | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of discourage.


In lang=en terms the difference between baffle and discourage

is that baffle is to struggle in vain while discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.

As verbs the difference between baffle and discourage

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As nouns the difference between baffle and discourage

is that baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether while discourage is lack of courage.

Baffle vs Impede - What's the difference?

baffle | impede | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of impede.


As verbs the difference between baffle and impede

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while impede is to get in the way of; to hinder.

As a noun baffle

is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Oppose vs Baffle - What's the difference?

oppose | baffle | Related terms |

Oppose is a related term of baffle.


As verbs the difference between oppose and baffle

is that oppose is while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As nouns the difference between oppose and baffle

is that oppose is opposite while baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

As an adjective oppose

is opposite.

Baffle vs Disappoint - What's the difference?

baffle | disappoint | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of disappoint.


As verbs the difference between baffle and disappoint

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while disappoint is to displease by eg underperforming or disappoint can be (internet slang).

As a noun baffle

is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Set_aside vs Baffle - What's the difference?

set_aside | baffle | Related terms |

Set_aside is a related term of baffle.


As verbs the difference between set_aside and baffle

is that set_aside is (idiomatic) to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Baulk vs Baffle - What's the difference?

baulk | baffle | Synonyms |

Baulk is a synonym of baffle.


As nouns the difference between baulk and baffle

is that baulk is (british) while baffle is a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

As verbs the difference between baulk and baffle

is that baulk is (british) while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

Elude vs Baffle - What's the difference?

elude | baffle | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between elude and baffle

is that elude is to evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill while baffle is to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

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