baffle vs thwart

baffle and thwart both are nouns.

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

As verbs, baffle and thwart are synonyms defined as:

baffle and thwart: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Other synonyms of baffle include bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil.

baffle (noun)	thwart (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy	a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

baffle (verb)	thwart (verb)
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
be a mystery or bewildering to
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of