HyperDic: thwarting

English > 2 senses of the word thwarting:
ADJECTIVEallthwarting, frustrating, frustrativepreventing realization or attainment of a desire
NOUNactthwarting, frustration, foilingan act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
thwarting > pronunciation
Soundsthwao'rtihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > thwarting: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningpreventing realization or attainment of a desire.
Synonymsfrustrating, frustrative
Broaderpreventive, preventativetending to prevent or hinder
Spanishdesbaratador, frustratorio
English > thwarting: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAn act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.
Synonymsfrustration, foiling
Broaderhindrance, hinderance, interferenceThe act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Spanishdesbaratamiento, frustración, impedimento
Catalanfrustació, impediment, obstacle
Verbsthwarthinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

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