Word of the day
thwart
1. oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully
“the government had been able to thwart all attempts by opposition leaders to form new parties”
2. prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
“he never did anything to thwart his father”
verb
/θwɔrt/
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"The clever detective managed to thwart the criminal's escape and _____ his getaway."
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- support
- hinder
- enable
- hamper
- obstruct
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Find a word related to thwart
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