Business Competition Tactics

noun the action of preventing someone from accomplishing something or the act of opposing and defeating a plan or an attempt

verb to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to oppose and defeat a plan or an attempt

• The security measures were successful in thwarting the cyber attack.
• The police were able to thwart the criminal's escape.
• She's really good at thwarting her opponents in the game.
• His quick thinking was like a shield, thwarting any doubts or fears that tried to creep in.