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(Entry 1 of 3)

as in frustrating, foiling

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thwarting

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of thwarting (Entry 2 of 3)

as in foiling, frustration

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thwarting

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present participle of thwart

Synonyms & Antonyms of thwarting (Entry 3 of 3)

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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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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