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to thwart
01
to intentionally prevent someone or something from accomplishing a purpose or plan
Transitive: to thwart an action or situation
Examples
The vigilant guards regularly thwart attempts to trespass into the restricted area.
The detective 's clever strategy thwarted the criminal's escape plan.
Thwart
01
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
