Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thwart-an-effort
phrase
/θwɔrt æn ˈɛfərt/
Definition
To hinder or prevent an effort from being successful.
Examples
- The heavy rain will thwart our effort to complete the marathon.
- Her negative comments tried to thwart their effort to organize the event.
- Despite the challenges, they refused to let anything thwart their effort to succeed.
Meaning
When someone thwarts an effort, they are causing it to fail or obstructing the intended goal.
Synonyms
- impede
- obstruct
- foil
- frustrate
- prevent
