Bog·gle v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boggled p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling ]
1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. --Glanvill.
Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. --Barrow.
2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
Syn: -- To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.