thwart

//θwɔːrt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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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.

Noun

1

A structural crosspiece forming a seat for a rower in a boat.

The rower sat on the thwart and gripped the oars.

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