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preclude vs baffle

baffle vs preclude

preclude is not a noun while baffle is a noun.

preclude and baffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preclude No No Yes No
baffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, baffle is a hyponym of preclude; that is, baffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preclude:
  • preclude: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  • baffle: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other hyponyms of preclude include inhibit, make unnecessary, save, avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off, block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart, block, halt, kibosh, stop.
preclude (noun) baffle (noun)
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
preclude (verb) baffle (verb)
keep from happening or arising; make impossible restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
make impossible, especially beforehand be a mystery or bewildering to
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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