thwart
//θwɔːrt//
Verb
thwartInfinitive
thwartPresent tense
thwartedPast tense
thwartedPast participle
thwartingPresent participle
thwartsThird-person singular
1
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to frustrate or obstruct a plan, effort, or intention.
The security team thwarted the hacker's attempt to steal data.
2
To oppose successfully; to defeat the hopes or aspirations of.
The security team thwarted the hacker's attempt to steal data.
Antonym
Noun
1
A structural crosspiece forming a seat for a rower in a boat.
The rower sat on the thwart and gripped the oars.