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frustrate
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of FRUSTRATE
1
to prevent from achieving a goal <a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs>
Related Words bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop; avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent; negate, neutralize, nullify; counteract, offset; conquer, defeat, overcome
2
to lessen the courage or confidence of <challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems>
Related Words browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate; depress, sadden, weigh; afflict, try; damp, dampen, deaden; distress, trouble; bother, irk, vex, worry; debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken; frighten, horrify, scare
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