thwart — to prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose; to oppose successfully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose; to oppose successfully
Pronunciation (IPA): /θwɔːrt/
Korean meaning: 좌절시키다, 방해하다, 저지하다
Korean pronunciation: **쓰워**트
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to have a special talent for thwarting my work-from-home productivity.
- The detective's quick thinking thwarted the criminal's escape plan.
- Bad weather thwarted the outdoor wedding ceremony.
thwart
VERB//θwɔːrt//
to prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose; to oppose successfully
Plans blocked by quick action
The WART blocks THe path — thwarting the knight's quest!
Thwart the victory on the court through sport!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'þvert' meaning 'transverse' or 'across,' related to the adjective meaning 'athwart' or 'sideways.' The word entered English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to have a special talent for thwarting my work-from-home productivity.”
“The detective's quick thinking thwarted the criminal's escape plan.”
“Bad weather thwarted the outdoor wedding ceremony.”
“His mother's surprise visit thwarted his plans to throw a party.”
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