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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Mr. Slaughter frustratingly ends the Sewards’ story abruptly in 1860, with Seward campaigning for his rival Lincoln.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a frustrating afternoon for Williams as mistakes crept into his game.

From BBC

Imagine how vexing this has been for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, whose gutty season yet again ended with a frustrating fizzle.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple became frustrated with rising costs, such as their home insurance, which was slated to jump $1,000 to $4,800 per year if they didn’t get their roof replaced.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I was frustrated. I wanted to work twice as hard to get another offer.”

From Los Angeles Times

frustrate

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