thwart

[θwɔːt]

thwart Definition

• 1. prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for thwart

• hinder
• obstruct
• foil
• frustrate
• impede

Antonyms for thwart

• assist
• facilitate
• aid

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.

• thwart the will of the people

  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.