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FRUSTRATE

(verb, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Frustrate.

How to pronounce frustrate:

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Frustrate - as a verb

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

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffle14bilk10cross7foil7scotch13spoil7thwart12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Treat cruelly

Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13crucify17dun4rag4torment9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Frustrate - as an adjective

Ineffectual; useless; fruitless.

Example Sentences

"She always frustrates me with her constant complaining."
"The complicated instructions frustrated the new employees."
"His lack of progress in the project frustrated his boss."
"I don't want to frustrate you, but I have to cancel our plans."
"The technical issue frustrated the team's efforts to complete the task."
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Word Game Points

Is FRUSTRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frustrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRUSTRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FRUSTRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frustrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRUSTRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FRUSTRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frustrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRUSTRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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