Frustrate (Verb)
Meaning 1
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.
Examples
- The company's policies have consistently frustrated my efforts to implement a more efficient system.
- Her constant meddling frustrated the team's plans to complete the project on time.
- Several setbacks frustrated their dream of starting a successful business.
- Environmental regulations can frustrate the goals of developers who seek to maximize their profits.
- The security measures put in place to avoid any problems frustrated the staff who were just trying to go about their day.
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Meaning 2
Treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The strict headmistress tends to frustrate her students with unnecessary homework.
- His roommate continued to frustrate him by leaving dirty dishes everywhere.
- Their boss loves to frustrate them with impossible deadlines and unfair criticism.
- She frustrates her sibling by taking away their belongings on a whim.
- The manager frustrates his employees by constantly changing the store's policies.