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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.

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)

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.

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)
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