How do you pronounce athwart?

athwart is pronounced as /əˈθwɔːrt/.

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athwart

↔️athwart

adverb

/əˈθwɔːrt/

athletic Atmosphere

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example Sentences

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Example Expressions

go athwart

Synonyms

across, crosswise, against, contrary

Antonyms

along, with, parallel

Collocations

athwart the path, lie athwart, go athwart

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