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frustrates

The correct spelling is frustrates.

How to pronounce frustrates

verb

Say it like: Fru-str-ate-s

The correct spelling is frustrates. To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired. For example: "It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

Usage Examples

It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.

My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.

This test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
  2. 2.To hinder or thwart.
  3. 3.To cause stress or annoyance.

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