boggle

noun

Alternative form of bogle. [(UK, especially Scotland) A goblin, imp, bogeyman, bugbear or similar a frightful being or phantom.]

(dated) A bungle; a botched situation.

(dated) A scruple or objection.

verb

(intransitive) To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.

(transitive) To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.

(transitive or intransitive) (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.

(US, dialect) To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch

(intransitive, of a rat) To wiggle the eyes as a result of bruxing.

(intransitive, obsolete) To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).

Synonyms for boggle

flabbergastv perplexv bewilderv nonplusv dumbfoundv astoundv amazev confoundv astonishv stupefyv mystifyv

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