Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
BAFFLE
A. Insult
B. Frustrate
C. Defame
D. Antagonize

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example, the synonym of happiness is content and joyful.
We must find the meaning of Baffle and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.

Complete answer:
Baffle means to cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something. E.g. She was completely baffled by his strange behavior.

Option A) Insult – It is an incorrect option because insult means an offensive remark or action. And this is not the synonym of the word baffle because their meaning is not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Frustrate – It is a correct answer because frustration means the feeling of being annoyed and less confident. This is the synonym of the word baffle and they can be used in place of each other because they have a similar meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) Defame – It is an incorrect option because defame means to damage the reputation of a person or group by saying bad things about them. And this is not the synonym of the word baffle because their meaning is not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D) Antagonize – This is not the correct answer because antagonize means to make someone dislike you or feel opposed to you. And this is not the synonym of the word baffle because their meaning is not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note:Keep in mind to read the question correctly and do not mark the antonym instead of synonym. Antonyms are opposite in meanings. The antonym of baffle is clear, enlighten.