What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Stupefaction vs Bafflement - What's the difference?

stupefaction | bafflement | Related terms |

Stupefaction is a related term of bafflement.


As nouns the difference between stupefaction and bafflement

is that stupefaction is amazement while bafflement is (uncountable) the state or result of being baffled, puzzled, or confused.

stupefaction

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of dismay; shock.

    • Related terms

    * stupefy * stupid * stupor

    bafflement

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state or result of being baffled, puzzled, or confused.
  • * 1920 , , The Bat , ch. 12:
    • "Have you any theory about this occurrence to-night?" She watched him eagerly as she asked the question.
    He made a gesture of bafflement .
    "None whatever—it's beyond me," he confessed.
  • (countable) Something that causes a state of confusion or puzzlement.
  • * 2005 Dec. 16, , " Best of 2005: Music," Time :
    • The cartoon characters on the front cover, the irritatingly meaningless track names . . . make it seem like a concept album about global warming for kids. Since the lyrics remain a bafflement , it might well be.