frustrate

To frustrate someone is to make them feel frustrated and angry. Sometimes frustration can lead to anger, and sometimes anger can lead to more frustration.

  • The teacher was frustrated because the student didn't seem to be paying attention.

  • The student was frustrated because the teacher was making too many mistakes.

Definition of frustrate

verb

treat cruelly

Synonyms:

bedevil, crucify, dun, rag, torment

verb

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Synonyms:

baffle, bilk, cross, foil, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart

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Example Sentences for frustrate

  • 1

    The failure is very frustrating.

  • 2

    In the end the attempt was frustrated.

  • 3

    That kind of hopelessness is frustrating.

  • 4

    The situation is just frustrating.

  • 5

    I sympathize with the frustration of the situation.

  • 6

    I understand the source of the frustration.

  • 7

    Chronology is the a big part of the frustration.

  • 8

    The article is about quarrel and frustration.

  • 9

    The density of the article is frustrating to me.

  • 10

    The frustration and waiting are worth it in the end.