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thwart (THWORT) (verb), thwarts; thwarted; thwarting
1. To prevent, to interfere, or to hinder: The severe storm thwarted Victor's plans to drive home from the university for the holidays.
2. To foil, to ruin, to stop, or to prevent: The loss of Harry's job thwarted his plans to buy the car that he wanted.
To prevent someone from doing something.
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To block, to frustrate, or to keep a person from doing something.
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thwart, thwarts; thwarted; thwarting
To stop something from taking place; to frustrate or to defeat. (2)
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Word Entries containing the term: “thwarted”
Sony chief seems thwarted at every turn
thwarted:

"Divisions and rivalries within the group still prevent its many parts from working better together."

—The Global Edition of the New York Times, May 28-29, 2011; page 15.
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