THWARTED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of thwarted Toward the end of the season, Deborah’s grand MSG show is thwarted by her nemesis Bob Lipka (Tony Goldwyn) who bought out all the tickets to the show, leaving her with an empty stadium. —

Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Kajari still has a strong connection to India and had planned a trip to visit her 91-year-old mother this year, which was thwarted due to the ongoing war with Iran. —

Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 While Maher netted her fifth goal off of a free-position attempt with 33 seconds left to give Medfield one final chance, the Sailors thwarted the Warriors’ last rush. —

Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 But when a brutish — and handsome — newcomer named Sir Tristam defeats Sir Palomides in a tournament, Princess Isode finds her plans thwarted. —

Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. —

Philipp Jenne, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. —

ABC News, 28 May 2026 The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift's three performances in August 2024. —

CBS News, 28 May 2026 Texas lawmakers in 2025 approved $100 million in childcare scholarships and services through 2027, but inflation thwarted plans of reaching more families in need through the funding. —

Lina Ruiz may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026

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While many fans have questioned the sincerity of the effort that A’s owner John Fisher and MLB made to keep the A’s in Oakland, MLB officials also grew frustrated by the process.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 May 2026
As Marcus spent more time mentoring his leading employees, their temperament shifted from frustrated to inspired, stirring more change in the workforce than Marcus ever could have achieved alone.

— Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026