Synonyms of thwarted

thwarted

verb

past tense of thwart

as in frustrated

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 & Similar Words

• frustrated
• hampered
• baffled
• foiled
• defeated
• stopped
• prevented
• hindered
• balked
• impeded
• halted
• overcame
• blocked
• beat
• obstructed
• checkmated
• discomfited
• stalled
• arrested
• handicapped
• inhibited
• precluded
• tied up
• checked
• forestalled
• hobbled
• interfered (with)
• barred
• encumbered
• averted
• clogged
• nullified
• shackled
• held back
• obviated
• conquered
• set back
• neutralized
• counteracted
• negated
• offset
• short-circuited
• fettered
• trammeled
• manacled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• promoted
• advanced
• forwarded
• cultivated
• fostered
• assisted
• aided
• furthered
• nurtured
• facilitated
• abetted
• eased
• smoothed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thwarted

Though agents responded as they were trained and quickly thwarted the gunman’s plot, some guests who had stepped out of the ballroom to use the bathroom — including CNN’s Wolf Blitzer — found themselves in the midst of the gunfire. — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Throughout Homer’s tale, Odysseus is repeatedly thwarted by divine wrath, nature and human fallibility. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

In the end, Spain’s immovable object thwarted Messi’s unstoppable force. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

As Deadline reported last week, Tatro was in talks to join the DC Universe as the hyper-intelligent telepathic ape who has sought to rule both the simian and human worlds, though the Flash has frequently thwarted his plans. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2026

An episode of severe weather was expected across northern New England earlier this week, but was thwarted by the presence of thick wildfire smoke from Canada. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

When the second half began, France showcased some hustle from the jump, but Spain thwarted each attempt. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

One stepping into their first Grand Slam final, the other thwarted. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026

On top of that, there was a terror attack plot at one of her concerts in Vienna in 2024, which was thwarted. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026