Scotch (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.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Forestall

Hyponyms

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

Meaning ²

Make a small cut or score into.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Mark
• Nock

Related Words

• Scotch (noun)