Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desbaratar

Verb
/dɛz.ba.ɾaˈtaʁ/
Definition
To thwart or disrupt plans; to spoil or render ineffective.
Examples
  • Seu plano foi desbaratado na última hora.
  • A tempestade desbaratou a festa ao ar livre.
  • Ela sempre tenta desbaratar as ideias dos outros.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘desbaratar’ refers to the act of ruining someone’s plans or schemes, often resulting in unexpected outcomes.
Synonyms
  • frustrar
  • atrapalhar
  • spoliar
  • desfazer