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boggle

/ˈbɒɡ.əl/

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/ˈbɒɡ.əl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для выражения состояния подавленности, изумления или замешательства, часто вызванного чем-то сложным или неожиданным.

A verb used to express the act of being overwhelmed, astonished, or confused, often by something complex or surprising.

  1. To be astonished or overwhelmedB2informal

    To be startled or amazed, often to the point of confusion or disbelief.

    ruПоражать

    • The complexity of the problem boggles the mind.
    • It boggles me how he can remember so many details.
    • The sheer size of the universe boggles the imagination.

    Synonymsgapegawkmarvelwonder

  2. To hesitate or be uncertainB2informal

    To hesitate or be reluctant when faced with a difficult decision or problem.

    ruКолебаться

    • He boggled at the thought of speaking in front of a large crowd.
    • She boggled when asked to make a quick decision.
    • The team boggled at the unexpected challenge.

    Synonymsdemurditherfalterflounderhesitatevacillatewaver

    Antonymsdecideresolve

  3. To cause shock or confusionB2informal

    To overcome someone with amazement or fear, causing mental confusion.

    ruОшеломлять

    • The magician's trick boggled the audience.
    • The news of the sudden change boggled everyone in the office.
    • His explanation only boggled me further.

    Synonymsamazeastonishastoundbewilderconfounddumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmperplexstun

Forms
  • boggled past participle
  • boggled past simple
  • boggling present participle
  • boggles third person singular
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