thwart contrecarrer

contrecarrer

thwart = contrecarrer

Pronunciation =  thwart

Pronunciation in French = contrecarrer

thwart in French: contrecarrer

Part of speechVerb

Noun

Adjective 

Definition in English: verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

verb: To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner.

noun: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

adjective: Fig.: Perverse; crossgrained. 

Definition in French: verbe: entraver ou empêcher (les efforts, les plans ou les désirs) de

verbe: se déplacer ou aller de manière oblique ou croisée.

nom: une traverse répandant les canons d’un bateau; utilisé comme siège dans une barque

adjectif: Fig.: Pervers; croisé.

Examples in English:

  • Not even you could hope to thwart such magic

Examples in French:

  • Vous ne pouviez même pas espérer contrecarrer une telle magie

Synonyms of thwart

Synonyms in French frustrer,
obstruer,
entraver,
empêcher
Synonyms in English frustrate,
obstruct,
hamper,
prevent

Antonyms of thwart

Antonyms in French encourager,
aider,
Support
avant
Antonyms in English encourage,
assist,
support
forward

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