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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The company’s aging vehicle lineup has frustrated some investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Learning disability charity Mencap called the situation "deeply upsetting" while a campaigner said it had left her feeling "frustrated".

From BBC

The construction industry says months-long approval times at the regulator are frustrating the delivery of new homes, particularly in London, and could dash government efforts to build 1.5 million new homes by the next election.

From BBC

"I've said that for the last 40 years but anyway, there we are," a visibly frustrated Charles noted, adding "I can only do what I can do, which is not very much".

From Barron's

"I am so disappointed and frustrated," wrote one fan on a Reddit forum dedicated to the star.

From BBC

frustrate

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