frustrate | Definition of frustrate

Synonyms and Antonyms of frustrate

1 to prevent from achieving a goal

a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

Synonyms of frustrate

baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, thwart

Words Related to frustrate

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 frustrate

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms of frustrate

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

2 to lessen the courage or confidence of

challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems

Synonyms of frustrate

chill, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, unman, unnerve

Words Related to frustrate

browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate

depress, sadden, weigh

damp, dampen, deaden

distress, trouble

bother, irk, vex, worry

debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken

frighten, horrify, scare

Phrases Synonymous with frustrate

throw cold water on

Near Antonyms of frustrate

buoy (up), cheer, gladden

animate, enliven, invigorate

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

assure, reassure

boost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

Antonyms of frustrate

embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel