boggle

• Verbo que expresa asombro, perplejidad o confusión, a menudo ante algo complejo o inesperado; también puede significar abrumar o dejar sin palabras la mente.

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.

   Quedarse asombrado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgapegawkmarvelwonder

2. To hesitate or be uncertainB2informal

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

   dudar, vacilar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdemurditherfalterflounderhesitatevacillatewaver

   Antónimosdecideresolve

3. To cause shock or confusionB2informal

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

   Aturdir, pasmar

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

   Sinónimosamazeastonishastoundbewilderconfounddumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmperplexstun