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bog•gle

Pronunciation: (bog'ul), [key]
—v., -gled, -gling,
—n.

—v.t.
1. to overwhelm or bewilder, as with the magnitude, complexity, or abnormality of: The speed of light boggles the mind.
2. to bungle; botch.

—v.i.
1. to hesitate or waver because of scruples, fear, etc.
2. to start or jump with fear, alarm, or surprise; shrink; shy.
3. to bungle awkwardly.
4. to be overwhelmed or bewildered.

—n.
1. an act of shying or taking alarm.
2. a scruple; demur; hesitation.
3. bungle; botch.