Definitions for Boggleˈbɒg əl
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bog•gleˈbɒg əl(v.; n.)-gled, -gling
(v.t.)to overwhelm or bewilder, as with magnitude or complexity:
boggles the imagination.
to bungle; botch.
(v.i.)to be overwhelmed.
to hesitate because of scruples, fear, etc.
(n.)an act of boggling.
Origin of boggle:
1590–1600
bog′gler(n.)
bog•gleˈbɒg əl(n.)
Ref: bogle .
Princeton's WordNet
boggle(verb)
startle with amazement or fear
boggle(verb)
hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
flabbergast, boggle, bowl over(verb)
overcome with amazement
"This boggles the mind!"
Wiktionary
boggle(Verb)
To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
He boggled at the surprising news.
boggle(Verb)
To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
Webster Dictionary
Boggle(noun)
to stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision
Boggle(noun)
to do anything awkwardly or unskillfully
Boggle(noun)
to play fast and loose; to dissemble
Boggle(verb)
to embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of
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