frustrate

frustrate the plans of one's enemy

He was frustrated by deep poverty.

A persistent wind frustrated my attempt to rake the lawn.

Alfonso tried to frustrate his plans.

young people get frustrated with the system.

jealousies and frustrated passions.

He was frustrated by his poverty.

The trouble is that he frustrates much easily.

The police frustrated the bandits' attempt to rob the bank.

The weather frustrated our plans.

The police frustrated the bandit's attempt to rob the bank.

A poor memory frustrated her efforts to become an actress.

He frustrated his enemies in their plans.

The young artist was often frustrated in his ambition to paint.

Heavy rain frustrated out our plans for a picnic.

But this didn’t frustrate Einstein.He was content to go as far as he could.

When I get so frustrated and angry, I have to vent my spleen on someone.

a frustrated woman bent on exacting a cruel revenge for his rejection.

in numerous policy areas, central government has been frustrated by local authorities.