Resist is a synonym of baffle.
In lang=en terms the difference between resist and baffle
is that
resist is to oppose while
baffle is to struggle in vain.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between resist and baffle
is that
resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to while
baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone).
As verbs the difference between resist and baffle
is that
resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while
baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
As nouns the difference between resist and baffle
is that
resist is a protective coating or covering
[oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989] 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.