as in frustrated
to prevent from achieving a goal
a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant
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Recent Examples of thwarted
For Putin, that sinking feeling Alongside being thwarted in its ability to disrupt Ukrainian exports, Russia has also come under direct naval attack from Ukraine.
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Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
The attack was largely thwarted by Israel’s missile defenses, but Israel has vowed to retaliate.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
In 2002, the Federal Communications Commission thwarted the companies’ first stab at a union.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
The attack was largely thwarted by Israel’s missile defenses, but Israel has vowed to retaliate.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
In 2002, the Federal Communications Commission thwarted the companies’ first stab at a union.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Thwarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarted. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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