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verb (v)
- startle with amazement or fear(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear(verb.stative)source: wordnet30
- overcome with amazement(verb.cognition)Example:
This boggles the mind!.
source: wordnet30 - To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.(verb)source: webster1913
- To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of.(verb)source: webster1913