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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Miller said that the White House is likely frustrated with the slow pace of Canadian aviation regulators, given that U.S. and European authorities have already approved the Gulfstream.

From The Wall Street Journal

I was frustrated that I couldn’t easily blend into mainstream life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some administration officials were frustrated that the company was dictating how its technology could be used, including for legal activities, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, frustratingly, they’d be missing one key form that prevented me from finishing their return and they had to make another appointment.

From MarketWatch

You’re right to be frustrated that you seem to be putting in more effort than the maid of honor, and that effort is met with hostility instead of gratitude.

From MarketWatch

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