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1. (v.t.) boggle
to overwhelm or bewilder, as with magnitude or complexity:
boggles the imagination.
2. boggle
to bungle; botch.
3. (v.i.) boggle
to be overwhelmed.
4. boggle
to hesitate because of scruples, fear, etc.
5. (n.) boggle
an act of boggling.
Etymology: (1590–1600)
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| Definition of 'boggle' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) boggle
startle with amazement or fear
2. (verb) boggle
hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
3. (verb) flabbergast, boggle, bowl over
overcome with amazement
"This boggles the mind!"
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| Definition of 'boggle' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) boggle
to stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision
2. (noun) boggle
to do anything awkwardly or unskillfully
3. (noun) boggle
to play fast and loose; to dissemble
4. (verb) boggle
to embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of
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