Thwarter (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The thwarter of the city's development plans was a local activist who kept filing lawsuits against the construction projects.
- Her role as a thwarter of corporate takeovers earned her a reputation as a fierce protector of small businesses.
- The thwarter of the new policy was a high-ranking official who had been quietly undermining the efforts of his colleagues.
- As a thwarter of environmental regulations, the politician was seen as a champion by some and a villain by others.
- The thwarter of the peace negotiations was a hardline faction that refused to compromise on key issues.