THWARTS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

thwarts

verb

present tense third-person singular of thwart

as in frustrates

to prevent from achieving a goal a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant

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Recent Examples of thwarts Another tactic is treating ship hulls with special paint that thwarts unwanted hitchhikers from latching on. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 In Homer’s Odyssey, Poseidon thwarts Odysseus’ journey back to Ithaca while Athena intervenes to help him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 As a consequence of its sheer polyphonic complexity, Moby-Dick thwarts simple interpretation. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 In this way, immigration enforcement policy thwarts reproductive autonomy. — Jallicia Jolly, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 Sam Houston comeback thwarts Irving Arlington Sam Houston scored three unanswered goals after trailing 2-0 in the first half against Irving on Friday night. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026 Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025 Impeding disclosure thwarts the very premise of public markets — that transparency fuels efficiency, competition, innovation, and trust. — Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

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What frustrates him more is the way Americans talk about those caught in it.

— Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
That distinction — chosen versus imposed — is what separates a line that builds anticipation from one that simply frustrates.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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The lack of open pores in the soil also hampers the movement of air and water.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Cybersecurity experts increasingly warn that restricting access to advanced AI models hampers defenders’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, test systems, and develop countermeasures.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of hampers

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Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026

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