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thwart

verb

θwɔːt

Meaning

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.

The police thwarted the robbery attempt.

thwart one's plans

hinder, obstruct, block, frustrate, foil, prevent

Entry 1

hinder, obstruct, block, frustrate

Entry 2

foil, hinder, obstruct, prevent, frustrate

assist, support, help, facilitate, encourage

Entry 1

assist, support, help, facilitate

Entry 2

assist, support, encourage

thwart the attempt, thwart the plan, thwart the enemy

To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.

to delay or make late

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

To give new energy or vitality.