thwart | Definition of thwart

Synonyms and Antonyms of thwart

to prevent from achieving a goal

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

Synonyms of thwart

baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, frustrate

Words Related to thwart

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 thwart

abet, aid, assist

ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms of thwart

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