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Definition of Thwart
1. Noun. A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.
2. Verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. "Sam cannot thwart Sue "; "Foil your opponent"
Exact synonyms: Baffle, Bilk, Cross, Foil, Frustrate, Queer, Scotch, Spoil
Specialized synonyms: Disappoint, Let Down, Dash, Short-circuit, Ruin
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Cross, Foiling, Frustration, Frustration, Frustration, Frustrative, Thwarter, Thwarting
Also: Double Cross
Specialized synonyms: Disappoint, Let Down, Dash, Short-circuit, Ruin
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Cross, Foiling, Frustration, Frustration, Frustration, Frustrative, Thwarter, Thwarting
Also: Double Cross
Definition of Thwart
1. a. Situated or placed across something else; transverse; oblique.
2. adv. Thwartly; obliquely; transversely; athwart.
3. prep. Across; athwart.
4. n. A seat in an open boat reaching from one side to the other, or athwart the boat.
5. v. t. To move across or counter to; to cross; as, an arrow thwarts the air.
6. v. i. To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner.
Definition of Thwart
1. to prevent the accomplishment of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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