Definition of thwarting Thwarting

/θwɔˈɹtɪŋ/ - [thworting] -

We found 6 definitions of thwarting from 4 different sources.

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What does thwarting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

thwarting - preventing realization or attainment of a desire
  frustrating, frustrative
  preventative, preventive preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"

Noun

thwarting - an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
  frustration, foiling
  hinderance, hindrance, interference the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • thwarting (Noun)
    An instance of blocking or obstructing.
  • thwarting (Verb)
    Present participle of thwart.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • thwarting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Thwart

Part of speech

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  • thwarting, verb, gerund of thwart (infinitive).
  • thwarting, noun, singular of thwartings.

Pronunciation

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