thwarting

Meanings

• Verb

  Prevent (someone) from achieving their objectives or desires.

  - "He was determined to thwart the enemy's plans."
  - "Her actions thwarted the progress of the project."

• Verb

  Obstruct or hinder (someone or something) by force.

  - "The police officer thwarted the burglar's attempt to enter the building."
  - "His actions thwarted the thief's getaway."

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Antonyms

promote

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Synonyms

balk , foil , spoil

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'oppose' or 'resist', from the Old English word 'thwratan'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thwarting' is often used in the context of computer security to refer to the prevention of unauthorized access or attacks.

2. In the game of chess, a 'thwarting move' is a move that prevents an opponent from achieving a desired goal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sabotage: Sabotage is a type of thwarting that involves intentionally damaging or destroying someone else's property or work.

2. Obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that prevents or hinders progress, and can be thwarted or overcome.

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Culture

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Thwarting is a common theme in literature, particularly in crime and detective stories, where characters attempt to thwart the plans of villains.

How to Memorize "thwarting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding up a stop sign to represent the idea of thwarting or preventing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thwarting' with the idea of stopping or preventing something from happening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thwarting is preventing, like a stop sign' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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