thwart - English Synonyms Dictionary

thwart

v.
[1] frustrate , impede , check , stymie , baffle , stop , foil , stump , hinder , obstruct , balk , block , oppose , negate , nullify , (Colloq) short-circuit
[2] queer , spoil , scotch , foil , cross , frustrate , baffle , bilk
n.
[1] cross thwart
[2] brace , cross-brace , (rowing-)seat , bench