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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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