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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The public is right to be frustrated by the excessive redactions in the Epstein files.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s one of many Angelenos frustrated by recent efforts by the county health department to limit access to the drug.

From Los Angeles Times

He set them up to frustrate Leeds, but also make the most of the few attacking situations that came their way.

From BBC

This is extra frustrating for listeners who are particularly drawn to sonic details, and enjoy spotting references and exploring how arrangements can create a mood.

From The Wall Street Journal

England centre Seb Atkinson says his teenage fly-half hopes were frustrated by Fin Smith, the man he will line up outside against Italy on Saturday.

From BBC

frustrate

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