checkmate | Definition of checkmate

Synonyms and Antonyms of checkmate

to prevent from achieving a goal

finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio

Synonyms of checkmate

baffle, balk, beat, discomfit, foil, frustrate, thwart

Words Related to checkmate

bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel

arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop

avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent

negate, neutralize, nullify

counteract, offset

conquer, defeat, overcome

Near Antonyms of checkmate

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms of checkmate

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote