Answer: boggles

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOGGLESBewilders
BOGGLESStupefies
BOGGLESBungles.
BOGGLESAstounds
BOGGLESMystifies
bogglesBOGGLE, to hesitate (to hold back or delay)
bogglesoverwhelm with wonder or bewilderment boggle the mind
bogglesto start with fright or amazement be overwhelmed the mind boggles at the research needed
boggleshesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples