Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: thwarted

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A climate-themed drag show thwarted by melting ice.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/outdoor-ice-rinks-climate-1.6767145?cmp=rss

After a rampaging break down the right flank by Andy Nicolson was thwarted, the ball was quickly recycled to allow Grant Anderson to touch down.

Source: https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/caithness-exiles-back-on-top-in-boxing-day-clash-337318/

After their first attempt at the try line was thwarted, the Melbourne Rebels didn’t need a second invitation as Josh Kemeny burst through the ACT Brumbies defence.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/first-blood-to-the-rebels-as-brumbies-defence-falls-20230507-p5d6f8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

“And he only struck Paul Pelosi in a quick moment of despair because the police arrived and his larger plan was thwarted.”

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/11/09/federal-trial-to-begin-for-man-accused-of-attacking-paul-pelosi/

And Kings Charles and Abdullah remain best mates despite the latter putting his half-brother Prince Hamzah under house arrest after he was implicated in a thwarted coup last May.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12167361/EPHRAIM-HARDCASTLE-Kate-Jordan-wedding-shows-cherished-relations-desert-royalty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

As Batman and Robin tried to keep their identities concealed from Aunt Harriet, they also thwarted Cluemaster's attempt to link the Batmobile to the Batcave.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/batman-first-characters-break-into-batcave/

A special forces soldier is hired by a journalist to take her to a remote island to gather information about mutants; their mission is thwarted when the journalist is kidnapped and the soldier must rescue her.

Source: https://screenrant.com/underrated-video-game-movies-failed-box-office/

As Taylor’s office sought to investigate further, it was thwarted by a directive from the U.S. Department of Justice issued in July 2021 that said contacting voters placed them in jeopardy of violating federal laws regarding voter intimidation.

Source: https://www.wnd.com/2023/03/leftists-tap-1-billion-influence-elections-private-financing/

As well as crime statistics, each state should be required to keep an accurate record of crimes that have been thwarted by armed, law-abiding citizens.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-08-31/letters-to-the-editor-could-the-2nd-amendments-framers-imagine-the-racist-rampage-in-florida

A would-be kidnapper was thwarted after he messed with the wrong group of middle school students, police in Maryland say.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/332980/would-be-kidnapper-messed-with-the-wrong-group-of-kids.html

Brendan, who also created the show, toldback in March the mini-series was originally planned for 2021 but was " thwarted twice, firstly by -19 and then by a post Covid shortage of studios".

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/mrs-browns-boys-return-bbc-27585186

But its efforts to form government have been thwarted by Thailand’s military-appointed senators, who are vehemently opposed to any effort that reduces the law’s scope or the onerous prison terms handed down to convicted offenders.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1803859/what-is-thailands-royal-defamation-law

But the local authority, which owns around half of the properties, has been thwarted by a series of high profile court case losses against Clune Park landlords.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23531268.clune-park-resident-vows-never-leave-derelict-port-glasgow-estate/?ref=rss

Dennis thwarted Weymouth by tipping clear a thunderous Bearwish volley after Willson’s deft header at the back post, but the keeper could do nothing bout Weymouth’s second.

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/23474070.weymouth-2-0-slough-town-terras-win-keep-survival-hosts-alive/?ref=rss

Dorsey’s first attempt at parole was thwarted, sources say, because of comments from legal officials in Covington County.

Source: https://www.brewtonstandard.com/2023/11/28/shooter-in-1997-murder-denied-parole-again/

Ebbsfleet's Greg Cundle is thwarted by Dulwich keeper Charlie Grainger on Saturday.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/it-was-much-harder-than-it-should-have-been-283968/

Evergreen Tom Hussey (26) and the in-form Dylan Sutton (53 not out) then thwarted the Lions hopes of chasing an outright victory.

Source: https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-02-22/balancing-on-a-knifes-edge/

He followed her there but his mission was thwarted by traffic so he ended up calling Meredith when she and her kids had already boarded the plane.

Source: https://deadline.com/2023/02/greys-anatomy-meredith-farewell-seattle-series-future-ellen-pompeo-1235268360/

His investigation has been thwarted by a political elite – especially the powerful Iran-backed Shiite group Hezbollah – that fears being found complicit in the use of the chemical for bomb-making and in one of the largest nonnuclear explosions in history.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2023/0131/Saving-democracy-by-shielding-judges?icid=rss

His plans were thwarted when US law enforcement officers intercepted the package and alerted Police Scotland.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-67230065?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA