frustrate
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for frustrate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To prevent someone from achieving something, causing annoyance or disappointment.
Synonyms
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How to use frustrate
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Etymology
From Latin frūstrō, "to deceive, disappoint," via Middle English frustraten.
Full origin of frustrate →Frequently asked questions
What does “frustrate” mean?
The word “frustrate” means to prevent someone from achieving something, causing annoyance or disappointment. In plain terms, to stop someone from succeeding, in a way that makes them annoyed or disappointed.
How do you pronounce “frustrate”?
“Frustrate” is pronounced fruh-STRAYT (/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “frustrate” in a sentence?
Here is “frustrate” used in a sentence: “Bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.”
What is another word for “frustrate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “frustrate” include confound.
What part of speech is “frustrate”?
“Frustrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “frustrate” come from?
The word “frustrate” comes from Latin. From Latin frūstrō, "to deceive, disappoint," via Middle English frustraten.
How many meanings does “frustrate” have?
“Frustrate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to prevent someone from achieving something, causing annoyance or disappointment.