thwarting :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (3)

n. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

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Adjectives (3)

adj. preventing realization or attainment of a desire

Fuzzynyms (1)

n. the failure to develop some part or organ

Synonyms (13)

adj. preventing movement; "the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street"

adj. tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"

adj. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure; "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

adj. made impossible

adj. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"

adj. tending to discourage (especially of prices); "the price was prohibitive"

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