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thwart

 

[ θwɔːt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a game

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Synonyms

hinder, impede, obstruct, sabotage

Examples of usage

  • He never did anything to thwart his father.
Context #2 | Noun

in a game

A person or thing that prevents someone from accomplishing something.

Synonyms

barrier, block, hindrance, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The potential for a new law to be a thwart to social progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "thwart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frustrar

🇮🇳 विफल करना

🇩🇪 verhindern

🇮🇩 menggagalkan

🇺🇦 зривати

🇵🇱 udaremnić

🇯🇵 阻止する (soshi suru)

🇫🇷 contrecarrer

🇪🇸 frustrar

🇹🇷 engellemek

🇰🇷 좌절시키다

🇸🇦 إحباط

🇨🇿 překazit

🇸🇰 prekaziť

🇨🇳 挫败 (zuòbài)

🇸🇮 preprečiti

🇮🇸 hindra

🇰🇿 болдырмау

🇬🇪 შეფერხება

🇦🇿 maneə olmaq

🇲🇽 frustrar

Etymology

The word 'thwart' originated from the Old English word 'thwert', meaning 'perverse, adverse'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to actions that hinder or obstruct progress. The term has been used in various contexts, including games and everyday situations, to describe the act of preventing someone from achieving their goals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,438, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.