thwarts

[US]/θwɔːts/
[UK]/θwɔrts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.prevents from happening; causes to be unsuccessful; defeats; crosses

Phrases & Collocations

thwarts the plan

thwarts their efforts

thwarts his ambitions

thwarts the attack

thwarts the scheme

thwarts their plans

thwarts the efforts

thwarts his plans

thwarts any attempt

thwarts the progress

Example Sentences

the sudden rain thwarted our picnic plans.

his actions thwart the team's progress.

she thwarted his attempts to win her over.

the security measures thwart potential threats.

they thwarted the plan to build a new highway.

his lack of experience thwarted his chances of promotion.

the unexpected obstacles thwarted their efforts.

new regulations thwarted the company's expansion plans.

she thwarted the thief's escape with quick thinking.

the storm thwarted our travel arrangements.

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