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frustrate

verb

/ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to cause feelings of annoyance or disappointment.

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

The constant delays frustrated the team.

frustrate the purpose

annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint, obstruct

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annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint

Entry 2

annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint, obstruct

satisfy, please, help, assist, encourage

Entry 1

satisfy, please, help, assist

Entry 2

encourage, assist, satisfy

frustrate attempts, frustrate completely, easily frustrate, frustrate plans, frustrate the efforts, feel frustrated, frustrating situation

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frustrate attempts, frustrate completely, easily frustrate, frustrate plans

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frustrate the efforts, feel frustrated, frustrating situation, frustrate attempts

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder