thwart
verb (used with object)
to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
thwarting
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present participleof thwart.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles police corralled and arrested scores of minibike riders on Sunday, thwarting a takeover of 6th Street Bridge, police said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
"As her book's title suggests, it turns out Hill was quite busy behind the doors of justice, thwarting the integrity of the justice system she was sworn to protect and uphold," the justices wrote.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Revolution’s experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic and colon that have proven difficult to treat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Treasury yields snapped higher Tuesday, breaking a six-week trading range and thwarting the bond market’s traditional role as a haven in times of stock market volatility.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
You have aided in thwarting me; now you shall come to my call.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
