🚫thwart

verb
/θwɔːrt/

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

Related Vocabularies

to cause fear or alarm in someone
to spread a rumor or report widely
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