frustrate

Meanings

• verb

  Cause a feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or impede the progress of (someone or something)

  - "His constant interruptions frustrate my concentration."
  - "The traffic jam frustrated our plans to reach the airport on time."

• verb

  Render ineffective, nullify, or thwart (a plan, scheme, etc)

  - "The new policy will frustrate the union's efforts to negotiate better wages."
  - "The unexpected event frustrated our plan for a perfect vacation."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frustrate
frustrate , plate , fate , mate , gate

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Variants

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frustrate , frustrated , frustrates , frustrating

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Forms

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frustrated, frustrates, frustrating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'frustrare,' meaning 'to obstruct,' or 'to hinder'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'frustrate' is used in computer programming to indicate an error or unexpected condition in a computer program.

2. The word 'frustrate' has been used in music, particularly in the genre of progressive rock, to describe complex and intricate compositions that challenge listeners.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impediment: An obstacle that delays or hinders progress. Frustrate is a synonym for impediment.

2. Obstacle: Something that blocks or hinders progress. Frustrate is a verb that describes the act of encountering or causing an obstacle.

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Culture

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In literature, 'frustrate' has been used to describe characters' feelings and actions, as well as plot developments. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Tom Buchanan's actions frustrate Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy.

How to Memorize "frustrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to accomplish a task but constantly facing obstacles. Visualize the feeling of annoyance and frustration they experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frustrate' with obstacles, hindrances, and feelings of annoyance and displeasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'F.R.U.S.T.R.A.T.E.' where each letter stands for a synonym or related word: 'Feeling Restrained, Under Stress, Trying Against Time, Effort, Resistance, Annoyance, Thwarted Expectations'.

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