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Thwart

🔄 Synonyms of "Thwart"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
queernoun	(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
crossnoun	A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
foilnoun	(transitive) To apply the FOIL algorithm to.
bilknoun	(transitive) To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
spoilverb	(transitive) To ruin; to damage in such a way as to make undesirable or unusable.
frustrateverb	(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
bafflenoun	(transitive) To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
cross thwartnoun	a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
scotchnoun	(transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thwart"

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Word	Definition
spoilverb	(transitive) To ruin; to damage in such a way as to make undesirable or unusable.
frustrateverb	(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
baffleverb	(transitive) To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
scotchverb	(transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful.
queerverb	(slang, dated) To spoil the effect or success of, as by ridicule; to throw a wet blanket on; to spoil.
crossverb	To make or form a cross.
foilverb	(transitive) To apply the FOIL algorithm to.
bilkverb	(transitive) To do someone out of their due; to deceive or defraud, to cheat (someone).
cross thwartnoun	a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
obstructverb	To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.
impedeverb	(transitive) To get in the way of; to hinder.
stopverb	(intransitive) To cease moving.
circumventverb	(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
hinderverb	(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
undermineverb	(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
suppressverb	To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
avertverb	(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
preventionnoun	(medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
interfereverb	(intransitive) To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
inhibitverb	(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.