thwart
Translation
to thwart, to foil, to frustrate
Examples
They thwarted the enemy's plan.
They thwarted the enemy's plan.
Her ambition was thwarted by a lack of funds.
Her ambition was thwarted by a lack of funds.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prevent (sth.) from happening They thwarted the enemy's plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foil, frustrate, prevent, impede; Antonyms: aid, assist, facilitate
Etymology
From Old Norse 'þvert' meaning 'across'. Picture putting something 'across' someone's path to block them.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'war' (th-WAR-t) where you try to stop the enemy's plans.