Meaning of the word thwart in English

What does thwart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thwart

US /θwɔːrt/
UK /θwɔːrt/

Verb

1.

to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:

Example:
Our vacation plans were thwarted by the airline pilots' strike
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