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thwarting

ADJECTIVE

defensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opposing

STRONG

averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive

WEAK

arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding

Antonyms

WEAK

undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful

NOUN

defeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disappointment downfall failure loss reversal setback

STRONG

discomfiture foil rebuff repulse reverse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment achievement boost success win

WEAK

attainment conquest mastery triumph victory

NOUN

obviation

Synonyms

STRONG

avoidance blockage determent deterrence forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction preclusion prohibition stoppage

WEAK

deterence forestallment

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

NOUN

preclusion

Synonyms

STRONG

avoidance blockage determent deterrence forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction obviation prohibition stoppage

WEAK

deterence forestallment

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

NOUN

prevention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoidance

STRONG

blockage determent forestalling halt hindrance impediment inhibitor interception interruption obstacle obstruction prohibition stoppage

WEAK

deterence

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance clearance continuation go help promotion start support

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"As her book's title suggests, it turns out Hill was quite busy behind the doors of justice, thwarting the integrity of the justice system she was sworn to protect and uphold," the justices wrote.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

By midweek, Dubai was getting back to work, with the city’s trademark heavy traffic back in full swing, complicated by GPS jamming aimed at thwarting drone attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Treasury yields snapped higher Tuesday, breaking a six-week trading range and thwarting the bond market’s traditional role as a haven in times of stock market volatility.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

You have aided in thwarting me; now you shall come to my call.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

thwarting

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