thwarter

Meanings

• A person or thing that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something.

  - "Despite the thwarter's attempts to obstruct him, John successfully completed the marathon."
  - "The thwarter tree, with its long, twisted branches, grew in the swamp and made it difficult for boats to pass through."

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Rhymes

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thwarter , obstacle , barrier , hindrance , impediment , preventative

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Homophones

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1. Twarter () :
   

2. Thwarted () :
   

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Variants

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thwart , thwarted , thwarter , thwarters , thwarting , thwarts

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Forms

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thwarter (verb), to obstruct or hinder the progress or accomplishment of something., thwarter (noun), a person or thing that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something., thwarter (adjective), obstructing or hindering the progress or accomplishment of something.

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Etymology

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From Middle English thwerten, to obstruct, from thwarter, obstacle.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thwarter' is not commonly used in everyday language. It is more often found in literary or poetic contexts, where it is used to describe a character or situation that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something.

2. The origin of the word 'thwarter' is not clear. It is believed to have originated in Middle English, where it was used to describe a person or thing that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something.

3. The word 'thwarter' is sometimes confused with the word 'thwart'. While the two words are similar in meaning, they are not exactly the same. The word 'thwart' is more commonly used in everyday language to describe a person or thing that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something. The word 'thwarter', on the other hand, is more often found in literary or poetic contexts, where it is used to describe a character or situation that obstructs or hinders the progress or accomplishment of something in a more dramatic or evocative way.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: A thing that causes difficulty or makes progress difficult. An obstacle can be a physical object, a psychological or emotional barrier, or a social or cultural impediment that makes it difficult for someone to achieve their goals or desires.

2. hindrance: A thing that makes progress difficult or slows down the progress of something. A hindrance can be a physical object, a psychological or emotional barrier, or a social or cultural impediment that makes it difficult for someone to achieve their goals or desires.

3. impediment: A thing that makes progress difficult or slows down the progress of something. An impediment can be a physical object, a psychological or emotional barrier, or a social or cultural impediment that makes it difficult for someone to achieve their goals or desires.

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Culture

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In literature, the thwarter can be used as a metaphor for a character who intentionally obstructs or hinders another character's progress or development. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius is described as a thwarter or obstacle to Hamlet's quest for justice and revenge.

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