English dictionary

frustrate

/'fr/@/str/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Vain; ineffectual; useless; unprofitable; null; voil; nugatory; of no effect.

adjective

Source: webster1913

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

verb.social

Examples
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge.

Synonyms baffle bilk cross foil queer scotch spoil thwart

Source: WordNet 3.0
treat cruelly

verb.emotion

Synonyms bedevil crucify dun rag torment

Source: WordNet 3.0
To bring to nothing; to prevent from attaining a purpose; to disappoint; to defeat; to baffle; as, to <i>frustrate</i> a plan, design, or attempt; to <i>frustrate</i> the will or purpose.

verb

Source: webster1913