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What is another word for Thwart? – 180 Thwart Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    frustrate hinder obstruct block impede prevent foil defeat counter resist oppose contradict counteract nullify negate avoid evade deter discourage dishearten demoralize stymie check curb restrain inhibit suppress repress thwart stifle smother extinguish quash squash crush overpower overcome outmaneuver outsmart outwit outplay outdo

    Meaning of Thwart

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "thwart" means to prevent or hinder the achievement of something, or to oppose or contradict someone or something.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "thwart" as to stop someone from doing something, or to prevent something from happening.
    • The Oxford English Dictionary states that "thwart" means to hinder or prevent the success or progress of something, or to oppose or resist someone or something.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy will thwart the company's plans to expand into the international market.
    • Her lack of experience will thwart her attempts to get the job.
    • The storm thwarted our plans to go to the beach.
    • The government's decision thwarted the protesters' demands for change.
    • The security measures thwarted the hackers' attempts to breach the system.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    aid assist help support facilitate enable promote encourage foster further advance accelerate enhance improve benefit boost strengthen empower succor abet facilitate accommodate cooperate collaborate contribute participate sympathize favor approve endorse sanction permit allow enable help assist

    Related Nouns

    obstacle barrier hindrance impediment blockage restriction limitation constraint prohibition inhibition suppression repression opposition resistance defiance challenge problem difficulty complication snag hitch setback delay interruption cessation stoppage halt pause interval interlude hiatus

    Related Verbs

    hinder obstruct block impede prevent frustrate foil defeat counter resist oppose contradict counteract nullify negate avoid evade deter discourage dishearten demoralize stymie check curb restrain inhibit suppress repress stifle smother extinguish quash squash crush overpower overcome

    Related Adjectives

    frustrating hindering obstructive blocking impeding preventive frustrating defeating counter resistant opposing contradictory nullifying negating avoidant evasive deterrent discouraging disheartening demoralizing stymying checking curbing restraining inhibiting suppressive repressive stifling smothering extinguishing quashing squashing crushing overpowering overwhelming