baffle vs fuddle

baffle and fuddle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
baffle	Yes	No	Yes	No
fuddle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fuddle is a hypernym of baffle; that is, fuddle is a word with a broader meaning than baffle:

Other hypernyms of baffle include bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, throw.

baffle (noun)	fuddle (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy	a confused multitude of things

baffle (verb)	fuddle (verb)
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
be a mystery or bewildering to	consume alcohol
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	make stupid with alcohol