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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.

Baffle vs Beat - What's the difference?

baffle | beat | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of beat.


As verbs the difference between baffle and beat

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

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 Addle - What's the difference?

baffle | addle |


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

is that baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone) while addle is (obsolete) liquid filth; mire.

As verbs the difference between baffle and addle

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while addle is (provincial|northern england) to earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living — or addle can be to make addle; to grow addle; to muddle; as, he addled his brain.

As nouns the difference between baffle and addle

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 addle is (obsolete) liquid filth; mire or addle can be a foolish or dull-witted fellow.

As an adjective addle is

having lost the power of development, and become rotten, as eggs; putrid.

Baffle vs Duct - What's the difference?

baffle | duct |


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

is that baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone) while duct is (obsolete) guidance; direction.

As verbs the difference between baffle and duct

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while duct is to channel something through a duct (or series of ducts).

As nouns the difference between baffle and duct

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 duct is a pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.

Baffle vs Obstruct - What's the difference?

baffle | obstruct | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of obstruct.


As verbs the difference between baffle and obstruct

is that baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight while obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

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 Bar - What's the difference?

baffle | bar | Related terms |

Baffle is a related term of bar.


As nouns the difference between baffle and bar

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 bar is bar.

As a verb baffle

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

Defeat vs Baffle - What's the difference?

defeat | baffle | Related terms |

Defeat is a related term of baffle.


In lang=en terms the difference between defeat and baffle

is that defeat is to reduce, to nothing, the strength of while baffle is to struggle in vain.

As verbs the difference between defeat and baffle

is that defeat is to overcome in battle or contest while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As nouns the difference between defeat and baffle

is that defeat is the act of defeating or being defeated 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.

Obfuscate vs Baffle - What's the difference?

obfuscate | baffle |


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

is that obfuscate is (obsolete) obfuscated; darkened; obscured while baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone).

As verbs the difference between obfuscate and baffle

is that obfuscate is to make dark; overshadow while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As an adjective obfuscate

is (obsolete) obfuscated; darkened; obscured.

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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