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verb

thwarten

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Thwarten (verb) means to stand against something or get in its way.

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To stand against something or get in its way.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English thwertenen, equivalent to thwart + -en.

Antonyms

impel abet

Related words

help force favor deter hinder cunning restrain expel

Rhymes for thwarten

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What is the meaning of thwarten?

"thwarten" (verb) means to stand against something or get in its way.

What is the opposite of thwarten?

Opposites of "thwarten" include impel, abet.

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