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Definitions

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

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Bishop Alemany baseball coach Randy Thompson has been known to frustrate Harvard-Westlake, and his son, Brody, had big game on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He set them up to frustrate Leeds, but also make the most of the few attacking situations that came their way.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

This matters because much of the inflation and stagnation that frustrate households today isn’t about demand.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

"You know what I'm talking about. The ways I frustrate you. The way you look to your father for reassurance when you can't stand my questions."

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse