Definition of Thwart
to hinder or stop something from happening
Examples of Thwart in a sentence
Someone built this wall with broken bottles set in the top to thwart the intrusion of outsiders. 🔊
After all the stress and planning, Zoey couldn’t believe that a case of chicken pox had come along to thwart her beautiful wedding. 🔊
In order to thwart the advancing enemy troops, the captain ordered the explosives team to destroy the bridge. 🔊
After a series of tragic school shootings, the President didn’t attempt to conceal his anger as he lashed out at the groups who were trying to thwart gun control legislation. 🔊
Because Buffy wanted to thwart Sherry’s chances of winning the pageant, she posted the video of the wild bachelorette party on YouTube. 🔊
If you want to thwart future health problems, it’s never too soon or too late to adopt an exercise and diet regimen. 🔊
John realized that news of the scandal was going to thwart any chances of his winning the election. 🔊
The irony is that the roof keeps leaking because all these rains continue to thwart any chance of repair. 🔊
Even though the climbers could see the fog rolling in, they were determined that it would not thwart their progress in reaching the peak of the mountain. 🔊
In his televised speech, the Prime Minister assured the citizens that the government was doing everything it could to thwart the activities of both foreign and domestic terrorists. 🔊
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