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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Castle said he is frustrated when major studios like Disney seem to prioritize streaming over physical releases.

From Los Angeles Times

Many in west Altadena have been left with a frustrating — but familiar — feeling: like they are being overlooked.

From Los Angeles Times

The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.

From Barron's

Wood dictated the tempo across 12 rounds against a frustrated, flat-footed Warrington.

From BBC

Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.

From Barron's

frustrate

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