Frustrate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Rag
• Crucify
• Torment
• Bedevil
• Dun

Hypernyms

• Harry
• Chivvy
• Harass
• Beset
• Chevvy
• Chivy
• Hassle
• Molest
• Provoke
• Plague

Hyponyms

• Hamstring
• Beleaguer
• Persecute
• Tease
• Madden
• Badger
• Bug
• Pester
• Oppress

Related Words

• Frustration (noun)

Meaning ²

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Thwart
• Cross
• Queer
• Baffle
• Spoil
• Foil
• Bilk
• Scotch

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Preclude
• Forestall

Hyponyms

• Short-circuit
• Let Down
• Disappoint
• Ruin
• Dash

Related Words

• Frustration (noun)
• Frustrative (adjective)