To thwart someone is to stop them from achieving their goal. Sometimes the goal that is being thwarted is very important, and stopping it is a very difficult task.
The police were trying to thwart the bomber's plan, but they were unsuccessful.
The company was trying to thwart the thief's plan, but they were also unsuccessful.
adjective
disappointingly unsuccessful
Synonyms:
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The attempt was thwarted and the conspiracy unraveled.
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They didn't seem to thwart the man.
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Star Booty breaks in and thwarts the plan.
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Forewarned, Sharpe is able to thwart the turncoat.
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The brand, in fact, was originated to thwart rustlers.
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The plans were thwarted by the outbreak of the war.
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This technicality is intended to evade the law and thwart the Will of Congress.
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This enabled the Germans to successfully stymie and thwart American movements.
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Ultraman King had arrived to thwart the diabolical alien.
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After the ensuing battle, the team successfully thwarted the hijack attempt.