to overwhelm or bewilder, as with the magnitude, complexity, or abnormality of

The speed of light boggles the mind.

to bungle; botch.

to hesitate or waver because of scruples, fear, etc.

to start or jump with fear, alarm, or surprise; shrink; shy.

to bungle awkwardly.

to be overwhelmed or bewildered.

an act of shying or taking alarm.

a scruple; demur; hesitation.

bungle; botch.

verb

amaze , astound , bowl over * , fill with wonder , flabbergast * , overwhelm , shock , startle , bowl over , dumbfound , flabbergast , floor , ball up , blunder , bungle , foul up , fumble , gum up , mess up , mishandle , mismanage , muddle , muff , spoil , alarm , baffle , balk , botch , dissemble , embarrass , falter , foil , frighten , hesitate , jib , perplex , scare , shy , stagger , stickle