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thwarted

The correct spelling is thwarted.

How to pronounce thwarted

verb

Say it like: Thw-art-ed

The correct spelling is thwarted. To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent. For example: "Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."

Usage Examples

Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm.

An arrow thwarts the air.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.
  2. 2.To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.
  3. 3.To hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
  4. 4.To move (something) across or counter to; to cross.

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