boggled; boggling
ˈbä-g(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to start with fright or amazement : be overwhelmed
the mind boggles at the research needed
2
: to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
boggle
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Examples of boggle in a Sentence
I boggled my first effort to make homemade pasta
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Depending on your religion, views on the environment, or degree of squeamishness, none of those options quite boggles the mind as much as human composting.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
The idea at the time boggled the mind, and in hindsight is taken for granted.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
The idea at the time boggled the mind, and in hindsight is taken for granted.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for boggle
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“Boggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boggle. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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