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waffle vs boggle

boggle vs waffle

waffle is a noun but boggle is not a noun.

waffle and boggle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waffle Yes No Yes No
boggle No No Yes No
As verbs, boggle is a hyponym of waffle; that is, boggle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than waffle:
  • waffle: pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
  • boggle: hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
Other hyponyms of waffle include dwell on, linger over, hover, linger, hover, oscillate, vacillate, vibrate, falter, waver.
waffle (noun) boggle (noun)
pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
waffle (verb) boggle (verb)
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness overcome with amazement
startle with amazement or fear
hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear
Difference between waffle and boggle

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