thwarted

Definitions

Prevented someone from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire.

Opposed successfully or stopped a plan or action from being realized.

Examples

The heavy rain thwarted our plans for a picnic in the park.

Security guards thwarted the thief's attempt to break into the vault.

Synonyms

frustrated foiled obstructed hindered baffled stymied prevented

Antonyms

assisted facilitated promoted advanced supported encouraged enabled