thwart vs baffle

thwart and baffle both are nouns.

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

As verbs, thwart and baffle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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