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frustrate
to prevent someone from achieving a goal, causing annoyance
Synonyms
Antonyms
- assist
- satisfy
frustrate in a sentence
Endless traffic jams frustrate commuters every single morning downtown.
The coach grew visibly frustrated when the team missed three easy shots in the final minute of the game.
Where it comes from
From Latin frustrare 'to deceive, disappoint'
Memory hook
FRUSTRATE has 'FRUST' like 'crust' — hitting a hard crust you can't break through.
Read it in context
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