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BAFFLE

Definition:

[noun] a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
Synonyms: board
[verb] be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me
Synonyms: perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound
[verb] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
Synonyms: thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, bilk
[verb] check the emission of (sound)
Synonyms: regulate