Pronunciation: /θwɔrt/

Definitions of thwart

noun a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of thwart in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of thwart

past tense

thwarted

plural

thwarts

comparative

more thwart

superlative

most thwart

present tense

thwarts

future tense

will thwart

perfect tense

has thwarted

continuous tense

is thwarting

singular

thwart

positive degree

thwart

infinitive

to thwart

gerund

thwarting

participle

thwarted

Origin and Evolution of thwart

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thwart' originated from Old English 'thweorh', meaning transverse or perverse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'thwart' evolved to refer to something that obstructs or opposes progress or success.