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- [thwawrt]
- /θwɔrt/
- /θwɔːt/
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- [thwawrt]
- /θwɔrt/
Definitions of thwarting word
- verb with object thwarting to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose. 1
- verb with object thwarting to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.). 1
- verb with object thwarting Archaic. to cross. to extend across. 1
- noun thwarting a seat across a boat, especially one used by a rower. 1
- noun thwarting a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like. 1
- adjective thwarting passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse. 1
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Origin of thwarting
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English thwert (adv.) < Old Norse thvert across, neuter of thverr transverse; cognate with Old English thweorh crooked, cross, Gothic thwairhs cross, angry
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Parts of speech for Thwarting
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thwarting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
thwarting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thwarting
noun thwarting
- defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
- inhibitor — a person or thing that inhibits.
- frustration — act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.
- nonfulfillment — neglect or failure to fulfill or carry out as required.
- nonsuccess — Absence of success; failure.
adj thwarting
- defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
Antonyms for thwarting
noun thwarting
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- facilitation — the act or process of facilitating.
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