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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"It's especially unacceptable when you see the number of opportunities we had to stay in the competition. That makes me even more frustrated."

From Barron's

UCLA’s limitations were on full, frustrating display once more against the Buckeyes as it got hammered on the boards and gave up too many big runs in having its two-game winning streak snapped.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not the first time. It is usually frustrating," Slot said.

From BBC

"I look at the bench, I can't react, just kids on the bench, and this has not happened yesterday, this is weeks ago. That's why I'm really frustrated today."

From BBC

"Everyone is worried and frustrated because nothing's changed."

From Barron's

frustrate

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