Pronunciation: /θwɔrt/
noun a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat
A1 The hero's attempt to thwart the villain's evil plan was successful.
A2 The security measures in place helped thwart any potential threats to the event.
B1 The new technology was designed to thwart cyber attacks on the company's network.
B2 The detective's quick thinking helped thwart the criminal's escape plan.
C1 The government implemented strict policies to thwart any attempts at corruption.
C2 The elaborate security system was able to thwart even the most sophisticated hacking attempts.
verb to prevent someone from accomplishing something
A1 The hero managed to thwart the villain's evil plans.
A2 The security measures were put in place to thwart any potential threats.
B1 The team worked together to thwart the opposing team's strategy.
B2 The detective was able to thwart the criminal's escape attempt.
C1 The company implemented new policies to thwart any attempts of fraud.
C2 The government thwarted the terrorist plot before it could be carried out.
formal The security measures in place were able to thwart the attempted break-in.
informal She tried to thwart his plans, but he ended up succeeding anyway.
slang The hacker was able to thwart the system and access confidential information.
figurative Despite the obstacles, she was determined to thwart any challenges that came her way.
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