Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Thwart.
How to pronounce thwart:
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Thwart - as a noun
A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross thwartThwart - as a verb
Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffle14bilk10cross7foil7frustrate12scotch13spoil7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thwart - as an adjective
Placed or situated across something else; cross, oblique, transverse.
Of people: having a tendency to oppose; obstinate, perverse, stubborn.
Of situations or things: adverse, unfavourable, unlucky.
Thwart - as an adverb
Across the direction of travel or length of; athwart, crosswise, obliquely, transversely.
Thwart - as a preposition
Across, athwart.
Example Sentences
"He thwarted my plans by canceling the meeting."
"The police thwarted the bank robbery."
"She was determined to thwart their efforts to win the competition."
"The goalkeeper made a great save to thwart the opponent's goal."
"Despite their best efforts, they couldn't thwart his escape."
Word Game Points
Is THWART a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thwart is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THWART has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is THWART a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thwart is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHWART has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is THWART a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thwart is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHWART has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
