frustrate

[fruhs-treyt] / ˈfrʌs treɪt /

VERB

thwart, disappoint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baffle confront depress discourage dishearten hinder

STRONG

annul arrest balk bar beat block cancel check circumvent conquer counter counteract cramp crimp dash defeat foil forbid forestall halt impede inhibit lick negate neutralize nullify obstruct obviate outwit overcome preclude prevent prohibit ruin stump stymie

WEAK

cramp one's style dash one's hope foul up give the runaround hang up hold up render null and void upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage hearten help inspirit

STRONG

abet allow approve forward give up let go lose open permit push release retreat support surrender validate yield

WEAK

cooperate facilitate

Example Sentences

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Employees who had quit or been fired might sue him, frustrated about their missed payday.

From The Wall Street Journal

He says it’s a frustrating logistical process that requires extensive paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal

We identified seven of the most frustrating things people do while driving, and we’re here, with the California Driver’s Handbook, to correct them.

From Los Angeles Times

So, as a frustrated Angels fan, you could hop on that bandwagon.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s frustrating that he gets away with this, but there’s a silver lining.

From Salon

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