Thwarted: meaning, definitions and examples

preventing success

To thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing something. It often implies an active interference that foils or frustrates plans or efforts. This term can refer to hindering progress in various contexts, such as personal goals, projects, or adversaries' plans. Thwarting can be done through various means, including sabotage, confrontation, or strategic maneuvering.

frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct, prevent

Examples of usage

• She thwarted his attempt to take credit for the project.

• The heavy rain thwarted our picnic plans.

• He thwarted the villain's evil scheme at the last moment.