scotch vs baffle

scotch and baffle both are nouns.

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

As verbs, scotch and baffle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

scotch (noun)	baffle (noun)
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)	a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

scotch (adjective)	baffle (adjective)
avoiding waste

scotch (verb)	baffle (verb)
make a small cut or score into	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