Thwart (Verb)

Meaning

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

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

Hypernyms

• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Preclude
• Forestall

Hyponyms

• Let Down

Related Words

• Thwarter (noun)
• Thwarting (noun)