Pronunciation: \ˈthwȯrt\
transitive verb
Definition:
1a : to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : CONTRAVENE b : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
2: to pass through or across
Origin: Middle English thwerten, from thwert, adverb
First Known Use: 13th century
Synonyms: BAFFLE, BALK, BEAT, CHECKMATE, DISCOMFIT, FOIL, FRUSTRATE
Antonyms: ADVANCE, CULTIVATE, ENCOURAGE, FORWARD, FOSTER, FURTHER, NURTURE, PROMOTE
Used in a sentence: "Hula's attempts to do her Christmas shopping early this year were thwarted by the fact she can't remember where she hid the two lone gifts she bought on clearance immediately after the holidays last year and hid from her family." It appears she hid them from herself as well.
