thwarting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
    foiling; frustration.
  2. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
    • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
    • foil your opponent
  3. adjective satellite preventing realization or attainment of a desire
    frustrating; frustrative.

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