Meaning: To confuse or perplex someone completely
Hindi: हैरान करना / उलझाना
Synonyms: confuse, puzzle, perplex, bewilder
Antonyms: clarify, enlighten, explain
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
baffle in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The essayist’s sole intention was to baffle his readers.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Puzzle
Answer: Puzzle
Explanation:
• The underlined word baffle means to confuse or bewilder (उलझन में डालना, भ्रमित करना).
• The word puzzle is a synonym here, as it also means to confuse or perplex (अस्थिर करना, उलझाना).
• Other options:
• Scold – to rebuke (डांटना)
• Annoy – to irritate (परेशान करना)
• Influence – to affect (प्रभावित करना)
So, puzzle is the most appropriate synonym for “baffle.”
Examples
- “The strange noise baffled the scientists.”
baffle – questions
What is the meaning of baffle in Hindi?
baffle means “हैरान करना / उलझाना” in Hindi. In English: To confuse or perplex someone completely
What are the synonyms of baffle?
Synonyms of baffle: confuse, puzzle, perplex, bewilder.
What is the opposite of baffle?
Antonyms of baffle: clarify, enlighten, explain.
Has baffle been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – baffle has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.