🚫thwart

Meaning

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

Example Sentences

The police thwarted the robbery attempt.

His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.

Example Expressions

thwart one's plans

Synonyms

foil, hinder, obstruct, prevent, frustrate, block

Entry 1

foil, hinder, obstruct, prevent, frustrate

Entry 2

hinder, obstruct, block, frustrate

Antonyms

assist, support, encourage, help, facilitate

Entry 1

assist, support, encourage

Entry 2

assist, support, help, facilitate

Collocations

thwart the attempt, thwart the plan, thwart the enemy