Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thwart
verb
/θwɔːrt/
Definition
To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
Examples
- The heavy rain thwarted our plans for a picnic.
- She worked hard to thwart his attempts at cheating.
- The quick response of the police thwarted the robbery.
Meaning
Thwart means to hinder or oppose an action or effort, effectively stopping it from taking place.
Synonyms
- prevent
- stop
- hinder
- obstruct
- impede
