boggle

/ˈbɑɡəl/
verb
  1. To be astonished, confused, or overwhelmed, especially by something surprising or complex.
    • Her ability to solve puzzles in seconds boggles everyone who knows her.
    • It boggles me that people still argue about whether the earth is round.
    • The sheer size of the Grand Canyon boggles the mind.
  2. To hesitate or be unwilling to do something because it seems difficult or frightening.
    • The committee boggled at the cost of the new building.
    • He boggled at the idea of skydiving, even though his friends encouraged him.
    • Don't boggle at the challenge; just take it one step at a time.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An act of being startled or confused; a surprise or shock.
    • The news gave everyone a boggle when it was announced.
    • She looked at the test results with a boggle of disbelief.
    • The sudden change in plans caused a boggle among the team.
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