boggle Synonyms
Another word for boggle
• verb (Context 1)
To astonish, overwhelm, or baffle the mind or imagination with something vast or inconceivable.
"The sheer scale of the observable universe continues to astonish the human imagination."
• verb (Context 2)
To be astonished, overwhelmed, or baffled when trying to comprehend something (especially of the mind or imagination).
"The mind boggles at the amount of data processed by global servers every single second."
• verb (Context 3)
To hesitate, waver, or shy away in fear, doubt, or reluctance.
"Even experienced negotiators sometimes hesitate at signing such a restrictive long-term contract."
• noun (Context 4)
An act of hesitating, shying away, or being startled in alarm or confusion.
"The horse gave a sudden hesitation at the fluttering plastic bag before continuing down the trail."
• noun (Context 5)
A variant of bogle; a folkloric phantom, goblin, or bogeyman in northern English and Scottish tradition.
"The old country tales warned children that a mischievous bogle haunted the misty crossroads after nightfall."
• verb (Context 6)
To bungle, botch, or execute a task clumsily.
"Exhausted from the long shift, the apprentice managed to bungle the final assembly of the clockwork."
Opposites of boggle
The opposite of boggle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: