frustrate

[fruhs-treyt] / ˈfrʌs treɪt /

VERB

thwart, disappoint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baffle confront depress discourage dishearten hinder

STRONG

annul arrest balk bar beat block cancel check circumvent conquer counter counteract cramp crimp dash defeat foil forbid forestall halt impede inhibit lick negate neutralize nullify obstruct obviate outwit overcome preclude prevent prohibit ruin stump stymie

WEAK

cramp one's style dash one's hope foul up give the runaround hang up hold up render null and void upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage hearten help inspirit

STRONG

abet allow approve forward give up let go lose open permit push release retreat support surrender validate yield

WEAK

cooperate facilitate

Example Sentences

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I don't think they get a win here, but I don't think they lose either - they have got a habit of not getting beaten this season, which is frustrating!

From BBC

Some days felt like everything was going great, while others left me frustrated and exhausted.

From Los Angeles Times

Having spoken to frustrated patients who had just paid the £69 for the hygienist, Mr Mellor said he asked the receptionist if this was in fact the case.

From BBC

Executives were frustrated with Kraft mac and cheese, which continued to lose market share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mendoza contributed to the strong Indiana run game, frustrating the gashed Tide defense.

From Los Angeles Times

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