boggle

Verb

1. (intransitive, transitive) (literally or figuratively) to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
2. (intransitive) To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
3. (transitive) To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
4. (US, dialectal) To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch
5. (intransitive, obsolete) To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).
6. (intransitive) To wiggle the eyes as a result of bruxing.

Noun

1. (dated) A scruple or objection.
2. (dated) A bungle; a botched situation.

Noun

Alternative form of bogle.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɒɡ.əl/

Etymology

Variation or derivation of bogle, possibly cognate with bug.

Synonyms

demur

be frightened

be startled

flabbergast

bowl over

waver

blindside

bungle

burst upon

catch

consternate

dismay

falter

hang back

hesitant

hesitate

lurch

overtake

palter

pause

puzzle

quail

recoil

reel

scruple

shilly shally

stagger

surprise

totter

wince

horripilate

dilly dally

scruple to

alarm

doggle

appal

appall

astonish

astound

baffle