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thwarting

UK
/θwɔːtɪŋ/
US
/θwɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

thwartingnoun
thwartings
pl
mise en échecAu sens de fait de faire échouer ou d’empêcher une action.
The thwarting of the enemy's plans was crucial to their victory.
La mise en échec des plans de l’ennemi a été cruciale pour leur victoire.
Additional translations
entraveSens plus général : obstacle ou action qui empêche l’accomplissement d’un but.
Synonyms
obstruction
hindrance
prevention
interference
impediment
thwartinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈθwɔːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈθwɔrtɪŋ/
obstructifS’emploie pour un moyen, une mesure ou une action qui vise à empêcher un résultat.
The agency implemented several thwarting measures to stop the hackers.
L’agence a mis en place plusieurs mesures obstructives pour arrêter les pirates informatiques.
Additional translations
entravantPlus littéral et fréquent dans un registre courant ou administratif.
Synonyms
preventing
frustrating
blocking
obstructing
impeding
hindering
stymying
foiling
defeating
counteracting
interfering
sabotaging
thwartverb

thwarting

Gerund

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

thwartingnoun
The act of preventing someone from accomplishing something.
The thwarting of the enemy's plans was crucial to their victory.
thwartinggerund / present participle
Serving or intended to prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose; obstructive.
The agency implemented several thwarting measures to stop the hackers.
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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