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keep back vs baffle

baffle vs keep back

keep back is not a noun while baffle is a noun.

keep back and baffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep back No No Yes No
baffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, baffle is a hyponym of keep back; that is, baffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep back:
  • keep back: prevent the action or expression of
  • baffle: restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
Other hyponyms of keep back include hold, blink, blink away, wink, harness, rein, rule, regulate, swallow, confine, check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
keep back (noun) baffle (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
keep back (verb) baffle (verb)
prevent the action or expression of restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
hold back; refuse to hand over or share be a mystery or bewildering to
secure and keep for possible future use or application hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Difference between keep back and baffle

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