Synonyms of frustrates

frustrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of frustrate

1

as in baffles

to prevent from achieving a goal

a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baffles
• hampers
• thwarts
• hinders
• impedes
• prevents
• balks
• defeats
• stops
• overcomes
• discomfits
• obstructs
• foils
• beats
• halts
• inhibits
• checkmates
• encumbers
• precludes
• short-circuits
• blocks
• handicaps
• interferes (with)
• hobbles
• obviates
• nullifies
• arrests
• negates
• clogs
• stalls
• neutralizes
• forestalls
• averts
• ties up
• conquers
• checks
• counteracts
• holds back
• fetters
• bars
• offsets
• sets back
• shackles
• trammels
• manacles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• promotes
• advances
• furthers
• fosters
• cultivates
• aids
• assists
• nurtures
• facilitates
• forwards
• eases
• abets
• smooths

2

as in discourages

to lessen the courage or confidence of

challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discourages
• disheartens
• intimidates
• daunts
• frightens
• unnerves
• dismays
• scares
• horrifies
• demoralizes
• bothers
• afflicts
• saddens
• troubles
• worries
• dispirits
• irks
• tries
• weighs
• depresses
• unmans
• undermines
• distresses
• chills
• cows
• throws cold water on
• bullies
• weakens
• vexes
• browbeats
• deadens
• debilitates
• dampens
• enfeebles
• damps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• nerves
• cheers
• reinforces
• emboldens
• animates
• heartens
• enforces
• assures
• enlivens
• buoys (up)
• strengthens
• gladdens
• reassures
• stimulates
• excites
• invigorates
• inspires
• fortifies
• provokes
• steels
• energizes
• lifts
• stirs
• quickens
• boosts
• rallies
• galvanizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frustrates

This frustrates Americans, who tend to seek simple, quick, and permanent fixes to foreign policy problems. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

What frustrates him most is the reflexive apology that typically accompanies the accessibility gap instead, often getting in the way of real problem-solving. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

If finding a parking space frustrates you, prospective residents may feel the same way. — Elie Rieder, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Maybe that is why this political language frustrates me so much. — Angelette C. Aviles, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

One thing that Davidson said frustrates him about social media is people who aren’t personally connected to the tragedy often use it as a meme. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

While fragmentation frustrates people juggling multiple services, streamers see value in picking up even a few games, as sports fans have shown a tendency to keep subscribing after the final whistle. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The nation’s paperwork regime frustrates every resident, and particularly lower-income residents who use more government programs and interact more frequently with public officials. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

That distinction — chosen versus imposed — is what separates a line that builds anticipation from one that simply frustrates. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026