baffle vs throw

throw vs baffle

baffle and throw both are nouns.

baffle and throw both are verbs.

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

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

baffle: be a mystery or bewildering to
throw: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

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

baffle (noun)	throw (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

baffle (verb)	throw (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	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of	utter with force; utter vehemently
	propel through the air
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	place or put with great energy
	cause to fall off
	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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