frustrates
Meaning of frustrates
verb, 3rd person present
- prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.
the rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather
- cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
it frustrated me that more couldn't be done for her
late Middle English: from Latin frustrat- ‘disappointed’, from the verb frustrare, from frustra ‘in vain’.
Information about frustrates
- It is a verb.
- The singular form of frustrates is: frustrate.
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Hyphenation of frustrates
frus-trates
- It consists of 2 syllables and 10 chars.
- frustrates is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
frustrates synonyms
Meaning oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully:
Meaning win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat:
Meaning prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding:
Meaning put an obstacle in the way of (something proposed or attempted):
Meaning prevent (an action or event) from happening:
Meaning a long flat-topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or bank or refreshments are served in a cafeteria:
Meaning diminish or destroy the value or quality of:
Meaning stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable):
Meaning thwart or hinder (a plan or person):
Meaning find a way around (an obstacle):
Meaning prevent (hopes or expectations) from being realized:
Meaning prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action:
Meaning fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars:
Meaning destroy or frustrate (hopes or expectations):
Meaning decisively put an end to:
Meaning put an end to; suppress:
Meaning compress or squeeze forcefully so as to break, damage, or distort in shape:
Meaning cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally:
Meaning restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.):
Meaning make legally null and void; invalidate:
Meaning subject (oneself or one's opponent) to a snooker:
Meaning (in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence:
Meaning delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder:
Meaning a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic:
Meaning make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:
Meaning make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate:
Meaning restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles:
Meaning severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of:
Meaning cause severe and disabling damage to; deprive of the ability to function normally:
Meaning prevent or hinder the progress of:
Meaning ruin, incapacitate, or break:
Meaning a hole in a ship's side to carry water overboard from the deck:
Meaning irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely:
Meaning make (someone) extremely angry and impatient:
Meaning make (someone) a little angry; irritate:
Meaning fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in:
Meaning make (someone) extremely annoyed:
Meaning make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters:
Meaning make (someone) annoyed or a little angry:
Meaning irritate; annoy:
Meaning make (someone) feel bitter or resentful:
Meaning make or become unpleasant, acrimonious, or difficult:
Meaning cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm:
Meaning cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence:
Meaning cause (someone) to lose enthusiasm or hope:
Meaning make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected:
Meaning fail to satisfy (someone):
Meaning make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious:
Meaning conceal a miniature microphone in (a room or device) in order to listen to or record someone's conversations secretly:
Meaning annoy:
Meaning cause annoyance to:
frustrates antonyms
Meaning make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources:
Meaning make (an action or process) easy or easier:
Meaning cause to feel happy and satisfied:
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