| Main Entry: |
frustrate |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
thwart, disappoint |
Synonyms: |
annul,
arrest,
baffle, balk,
bar,
beat,
block,
cancel,
check,
circumvent,
confront,
conquer,
counter,
counteract, cramp, cramp one's style, crimp,
dash, dash one's hope,
defeat,
depress,
discourage,
dishearten,
foil,
forbid, forestall, foul up, give the run around,
halt, hang up,
hinder, hold up,
impede,
inhibit,
lick,
negate, neutralize,
nullify,
obstruct,
obviate, outwit,
overcome,
preclude,
prevent,
prohibit, render null and void,
ruin, stump,
stymie*, upset the applecart
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Antonyms: |
aid, assist, cooperate, encourage, facilitate, help, support
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