English Dictionary
Definition of “thwart”
thwart (θwɔːt
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Definitions
verb
- to oppose successfully or prevent; frustrate ⇒
they thwarted the plan
- obsolete to be or move across
noun
- nautical
- a seat lying across a boat and occupied by an oarsman
adjective
- passing or being situated across
- archaic perverse or stubborn
preposition adverb
- obsolete across
Alternative Forms
ˈthwartedly adverb ˈthwarter noun Word Origin
C13: from Old Norse thvert, from thverr transverse; related to Old English thweorh crooked, Old High German twerh transverse
Synonyms
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frustrate,
stop,
foil,
check,
defeat,
prevent,
oppose,
snooker,
baffle,
hinder,
obstruct,
impede,
balk,
outwit,
stymie,
cook someone's goose,
put a spoke in someone's wheel,
Usage examples
`Am I allowed to thwart your repeated attempts to turn me into a shady psychic?
Howatch, Susan, Absolute Truths (1994)It conveniently ignored a 1983 court ruling that Section 153 cannot be misused to thwart historical research.
India Today (1998)The idea of presenting the show in the nude was intended to thwart the fashion industry's distracting free ride on the broadcast.
Globe and Mail (2003)And, on 29 minutes, he spread his huge frame with the calm of an experienced pro to thwart Graeme Le Saux.
Sun, News of the World (2001)What attributes did he himself invent for them, for him to envy, fear and need to thwart ?
Friday, Nancy, Jealousy (1986)
