HyperDic: thwarting

English > 2 senses of the word *thwarting*:
ADJECTIVE	all	thwarting, frustrating, frustrative	preventing realization or attainment of a desire
NOUN	act	thwarting, frustration, foiling	an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

thwarting > pronunciation
Sounds	thwao'rtihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...

English > *thwarting*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	preventing realization or attainment of a desire.
Synonyms	frustrating, frustrative
Broader	preventive, preventative	tending to prevent or hinder
Spanish	desbaratador, frustratorio

English > *thwarting*: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning	An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.
Synonyms	frustration, foiling
Broader	hindrance, hinderance, interference	The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Spanish	desbaratamiento, frustración, impedimento
Catalan	frustació, impediment, obstacle
Verbs	thwart	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of