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frustrate

[fruhs-treyt] / ˈfrʌs treɪt /


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In fact, entire Reddit forums and YouTube channels are devoted to what’s called “scambaiting,” the practice of intentionally engaging with scammers to frustrate or troll them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

People always bring up the enormous amount of money have spent and some argue City's football can be boring at times - and, yes, that does frustrate lots of fans.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Sauer couldn’t give a straight answer, which seemed to frustrate the justice.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

She also saw her players start to let calls and miscommunications frustrate them: “I didn’t think our next-play speed was as good as it has been, and it affects you,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Expecting them to will only frustrate both the children and yourself.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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