thwarted

Meanings

• Verb

  Prevented from succeeding or achieving one's goal.

  - "Despite her best efforts, she was thwarted in her attempt to pass the exam."
  - "The thief was thwarted by the security system."

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Antonyms

promote

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Synonyms

balk , foil , spoil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thwarted
marten , artisan , carton , parton

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Variants

List of all variants of thwarted that leads to same result
thwart , thwarted , thwarter , thwarters , thwarting , thwarts

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'thwarten', meaning to obstruct or hinder.

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Trivia

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1. Thwarted is an antonym of the word 'furthered'.

2. The word 'thwarted' has 8 letters.

3. In golf, a 'thwarted shot' is a shot that goes in a direction other than intended.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: Thwarted refers to overcoming an obstacle or hindrance.

2. frustration: Thwarted is a synonym for feeling frustrated or blocked from achieving a goal.

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Culture

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Thwarted is often used in literature and art to depict characters who are frustrated in their desires or goals. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings of being 'thwarted' in her love for Hamlet.

How to Memorize "thwarted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a roadblock or a barrier that prevents you from reaching your goal. Imagine yourself trying to go around it or finding a way to overcome it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thwarted' with the feeling of being blocked or obstructed. Think of a time when you felt thwarted and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thwarted = Thwarted Obstacle' to remember the definition of the word.

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