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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

Entry 1

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

Entry 1

frustrate attempts, frustrate completely, easily frustrate, frustrate plans

Entry 2

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

to see an event happen; to give evidence in court

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.

to make or become hot or warm

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

To speak or pronounce words aloud.