Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
thwart
|verb • noun
Advertisement
V
verb
To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
Example Sentences
"The heavy rain thwarted our plans for a picnic."
"She felt it was her duty to thwart any attempts at cheating on the exam."
"They devised a strategy to thwart the opposition's advances."
N
noun
An obstacle or blockage that prevents progress.
Example Sentences
"His lack of experience was a major thwart in his career progression."
"The sudden change in regulations became a thwart to their project."
"Finding reliable funding can be a thwart for many startups."