THWART


Meaning of THWART in English

I. adjective

Synonyms: transverse , crossing, crosswise, transversal, traverse

II. verb

Synonyms: frustrate 1, baffle, balk, beat, bilk, circumvent, dash, disappoint, foil, ruin

Related Word: curb, restrain, scotch; cross; foul up, gum up, queer; stymie; counter, match, oppose, pit, play (off), vie

Contrasted words: aid, assist, help, support; abet, encourage

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