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thwart

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of thwart

to prevent from achieving a goal
  • a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant
Synonyms of thwart

baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate
Words Related to thwart

bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel

arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop

avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent

negate, neutralize, nullify

counteract, offset

conquer, defeat, overcome
Near Antonyms of thwart

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth
Antonyms of thwart

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote

Synonym Discussion of thwart

frustrate, thwart, foil, baffle, balk mean to check or defeat another's plan or block achievement of a goal. frustrate implies making vain or ineffectual all efforts however vigorous or persistent.
    • frustrated attempts at government reform
thwart suggests frustration or checking by crossing or opposing.
    • the army thwarted his attempt at a coup
foil implies checking or defeating so as to discourage further effort.
    • foiled by her parents, he stopped trying to see her
baffle implies frustration by confusing or puzzling.
    • baffled by the maze of rules and regulations
balk suggests the interposing of obstacles or hindrances.
    • officials felt that legal restrictions had balked their efforts to control crime

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