Predicate: baffle

Frames file for 'baffle' based on internet usage examples, membership in VN. Verbnet class 31.1; other members include amuse, bore, discourage, enchant, frighten, hypnotize, interest, sicken, thrill, upset, and vex. Comparison with 'awe'.

Roleset id: baffle.01 , to bewilder, perplex, vncls: 31.1

Roles:

        Arg0: cause of bewilderment, stupefication
        Arg1: baffled entity
        Arg2: instrument, if separate from arg0

Example: with instrument

        John baffled Mary with his impression of stupid pet tricks.

        Arg0 : John
        Rel : baffled
        Arg1 : Mary
        Arg2 : with his impression of stupid pet tricks