Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thwart-a-plan
verb
/θwɔrt ə plæn/
Definition
To prevent someone from carrying out a plan or achieving a goal.
Examples
- The detective was able to thwart the criminal’s plan before it could be executed.
- She devised a clever strategy to thwart his attempts at sabotaging the project.
- Engineers worked tirelessly to thwart potential failures in the design before launch.
Meaning
When you thwart a plan, you successfully stop it from happening or make it ineffective. This can be done through various means, such as taking action, creating obstacles, or providing alternative solutions that divert attention or effort away from the original plan.
Synonyms
- prevent
- stop
- frustrate
- interfere with
- derail
