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[ verb ] be a mystery or bewildering to
Examples "This beats me!" "Got me--I don't know the answer!" "a vexing problem" "This question really stuck me" Used in print (Evan Esar, Humorous English; a guide to comic ,...)One species of ambiguity tries to baffle by interweaving repetition . |
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[ verb ] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Examples "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge" "foil your opponent" Related terms prevent discourage disappoint short-circuit dash ruin double_cross frustrating frustration cross |
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[ noun ] a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
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