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   frustrate

   verb

   • 1. prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled: "the rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather" Similar thwartdefeatfoilblockstopput a stop tocounterspoilcheckbalkcircumventdisappointforestallbardashscotchquashcrushderailnip in the budbafflenullifysnookerobstructimpedehamperhinderstiflefetterhamstringcrippleput a brake onstand in the way ofspike someone's gunsinformal:stymiefoul upscrew upput the kibosh onput the lid onbanjaxdo forscupperOpposite helpfacilitate
   • ▪ prevent (someone) from doing or achieving something: "in numerous policy areas, central government has been frustrated by local authorities"
   • 2. cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something: "it frustrated me that more couldn't be done for her" Similar exasperateinfuriateannoyangermaddenvexirritateirkembittersourget someone's back uptry someone's patiencediscouragedisheartendispiritdepressdissatisfymake discontentedinformal:aggravatedrive maddrive crazybugmiffhack offget toget under someone's skinwind upget on someone's wicknarkgive someone the humpOpposite please

   adjective

   • 1. frustrated. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin frustrat- ‘disappointed’, from the verb frustrare, from frustra ‘in vain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. frustrater noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRUSTRATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRUSTRATE definition: 1. to make someone feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve what they want: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of FRUSTRATE is to balk or defeat in an endeavor. How to use frustrate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Frustrate.

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   Frustrate definition: to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify. See examples of FRUSTRATE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRUSTRATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'frustrate' Word Frequency. frustrate. (frʌstreɪt , US frʌstreɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense frustrates , present participle frustrating , past tense, past participle frustrated. 1. verb. If something frustrates you, it upsets or angers you because you are unable to do anything about the problems it creates.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frustrateFrustrate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you frustrate someone, you do your best to annoy, confuse, or even torment that poor person. Maybe you constantly change your mind — that's sure to frustrate anyone who tries to make plans with you.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › frustrateFrustrate - definition of frustrate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To prevent (someone) from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: A persistent wind frustrated me as I tried to rake the leaves. b. To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in: She was frustrated by his inability to remember her birthday. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfrustrate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   frustrate somebody/something to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening or succeeding synonym thwart. The rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather. He tried to frustrate his political opponents by denying them access to the media.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRUSTRATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FRUSTRATE definition: 1. to make someone feel annoyed because things are not happening in the way that they want, or in…. Learn more.

10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frustratedFrustrated Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    : feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as. a. : feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs. In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long … J. K. Rowling. b.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRUSTRATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    FRUSTRATE meaning: 1. to make someone feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve what they want: 2…. Learn more.