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thwarted

UK
/θwɔːtɪd/
US
/θwɔrtɪd/

Translations

thwartedadjective
more thwarted
Comp.
most thwarted
Super.
UK
/θwɔːtɪd/
US
/θwɔrtɪd/
contrariéSe dit d’un projet, d’une ambition ou d’un effort empêché de se réaliser.
His thwarted ambitions left him feeling frustrated and disheartened.
Ses ambitions contrariées le laissaient frustré et abattu.
Additional translations
déjouéS’emploie surtout pour un plan, une tentative ou une manœuvre qui a été empêchée ou mise en échec.
avortéS’emploie pour une tentative, une initiative ou un projet qui n’a pas abouti.
Synonyms
frustrated
prevented
stopped
hindered
obstructed
thwartverb

thwarted

Past Simple

thwarted
Past Simple
thwarted
Past Participle
thwarting
Gerund
UK
/θwɔːt/
US
/θwɔrt/
The security measures were designed to thwart any attempts at hacking.
Les mesures de sécurité étaient conçues pour déjouer toute tentative de piratage.
faire échouer
The team's efforts to win the championship were thwarted by a last-minute goal from the opposing team.
Les efforts de l'équipe pour gagner le championnat ont été faits échouer par un but marqué à la dernière minute par l'équipe adverse.
Additional translations
contrarierSens moins fort : empêcher ou gêner la réalisation d’un projet.
Synonyms
prevent
stop
hinder
impede
frustrate
foil
obstruct
interfere
counter
Antonyms
assist
support
facilitate

Definitions

thwartedadjective
Prevented from accomplishing a purpose or achieving a goal.
His thwarted ambitions left him feeling frustrated and disheartened.
thwartverb
To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
The security measures were designed to thwart any attempts at hacking.
To oppose successfully; to defeat the hopes or aspirations of.
The team's efforts to win the championship were thwarted by a last-minute goal from the opposing team.
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