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  • 1thwart — thwartedly, adv. thwarter, n. /thwawrt/, v.t. 1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose. 2. to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.). 3. Archaic. a. to cross. b. to extend across. n. 4 …

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  • 2thwart — verb their plans to attack the embassy were thwarted Syn: foil, frustrate, stand in the way of, forestall, derail, dash; stop, check, block, stonewall, prevent, defeat, impede, hinder, obstruct; informal put a crimp in, put the kibosh on, scotch …

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