thwarts
UKθwɔːts
USθwɔ:ts
معنی فارسی
عرضي اريب مايل
ریشه و کاربرد
Verb
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
ریشه
From Old Norse 'þvert', meaning 'across'.
مثال
- He thwarts her at every turn.
- The government's efforts were thwarted.
- The security system thwarts criminals.
ترکیبهای رایج
Thwart someone's plans Thwart an attempt Thwart a plot