baffle

As nouns the difference between conundrum and baffle

is that conundrum is a difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer 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 a verb baffle is

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

As nouns the difference between fence and baffle

is that fence is a thin, human-constructed barrier which separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter 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 fence and baffle

is that fence is to enclose, contain or separate by building fence while baffle is to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As verbs the difference between baffle and faze

is that baffle is to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while faze is to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative), to perturb, to disconcert.

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.

As verbs the difference between bewitch and baffle

is that bewitch is to cast a spell on someone or something 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.

In obsolete terms the difference between cipher and baffle

is that cipher is zero while baffle is to hoodwink or deceive (someone).

As nouns the difference between cipher and baffle

is that cipher is a numeric character 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 cipher and baffle

is that cipher is to calculate while baffle is to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

In intransitive terms the difference between baffle and confront

is that baffle is to struggle in vain while confront is to engage in confrontation.

As verbs the difference between baffle and confront

is that baffle is to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while confront is to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with; to oppose; to challenge.

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.

As nouns the difference between maze and baffle

is that maze is cream (cheese), quantity 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 a verb baffle is

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

In obsolete terms the difference between baffle and defy

is that baffle is to hoodwink or deceive (someone) while defy is a challenge.

As nouns the difference between conflict and baffle

is that conflict is a clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals 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 conflict and baffle

is that conflict is to be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As nouns the difference between dismay and baffle

is that dismay is a sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation 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 dismay and baffle

is that dismay is to disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.