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Thwart
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Meanings of Thwart
Adjective
- Placed across something else.
- Stubborn or difficult to deal with.
- Unlucky or not good.
Verb
- To stop something from happening; to make it fail.
- To put something across another thing.
- To block or get in the way of something.
- To move something across.
Preposition
- Across or in a cross direction.
Noun
- A seat across a boat where a person can sit and row.
- A support in a boat that helps keep it strong.
- An obstacle or something that gets in the way.
Adverb
- Across the way or in a cross direction.
Explanation of the word: Thwart
Thwart means to stop someone from doing something they want to do. Like if you want to play outside, but it starts to rain, the rain thwarts your plans.
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Translations for the word: Thwart
hindi
नाकाम करना
naakaam karna
रोकना
rokna
बाधा डालना
baadha daalna
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Thwart
What does 'thwart' mean?
The word 'thwart' means to stop something from happening or to prevent someone from doing something.
How do you pronounce 'thwart'?
You pronounce 'thwart' like this: th-wawrt.
What is the origin of the word 'thwart'?
The word 'thwart' comes from an old English word that means to oppose or to turn aside.
What is the meaning of 'thwart' in Hindi?
The word 'thwart' in Hindi is 'रोकना' (Roknā).