thwart

[θwɔːt]

thwart Definition

  • 1prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
  • 2a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat.

Using thwart: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thwart" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police thwarted the robbery attempt.

  • Example

    Her plans were thwarted by bad weather.

  • Example

    The captain sat on the thwart and directed the rowers.

  • Example

    The boat had three thwarts.

thwart Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for thwart

Phrases with thwart

  • thwart someone's plans

    to prevent someone from achieving their goals or objectives

    Example

    The sudden illness thwarted her plans to attend the conference.

  • thwart one's enemies

    to prevent one's enemies from achieving their goals or objectives

    Example

    The army was able to thwart the enemy's attack.

  • to prevent the people from achieving their goals or objectives

    Example

    The government's actions were seen as an attempt to thwart the will of the people.

Origins of thwart

from Middle English 'thwert', meaning 'across'

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Summary: thwart in Brief

'Thwart' [θwɔːt] is a verb that means to prevent someone from accomplishing something. It can also refer to a structural crosspiece in a boat. Examples include 'The police thwarted the robbery attempt.' and 'The captain sat on the thwart and directed the rowers.' Phrases like 'thwart someone's plans' and 'thwart the will of the people' illustrate its usage.

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