boggle
/ˈbɑɡəl/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
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noun
- 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.