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Significados de thwart en inglés

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

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      A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.

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            Uso de thwart en inglés
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            Historically, it has been used by the government to thwart political opposition.
            The South African
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            But these groups might join forces to thwart his return to power.
            Reuters
            3
            Had the Government taken steps to thwart such an attempt, he asked.
            The Irish Times
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            This approach would thwart procedural hurdles Democrats could pursue under normal circumstances.
            Reuters
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            Obama will also press Congress to pass legislation to thwart cyber attacks.
            Reuters
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            Its bipartisan sponsors argue that such laws are necessary to thwart terrorism.
            Wired
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            If they try to thwart Brexit, an election becomes much more likely.
            Reuters
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            Thales took serious steps to thwart the release of the auditor-general's report.
            The Guardian
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            Would they thwart its progress and send it in the wrong direction?
            Wired
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            Frere struck his fist upon the thwart in sheer impotence of rage.
            For the Term of His Natural Life
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            Rescuing a brooding introvert may thwart the birth of an original idea!
            Introvert power: why your inner life is your hidden strength
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            Then I've done nothing to thwart him in the use of it.
            A Hoosier Chronicle
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            But there is no way, you know, for another god to thwart
            The Odyssey
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            You can thwart the purpose, but it is kicking against the pricks.
            Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. Luke
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            To thwart her in anything was to rouse her into a fury.
            Cast Adrift
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            The Browns' defense continued to thwart the Jaguars in the third quarter.
            Reuters
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            Translations for thwart
            español
            frustrar
            Thwart a través del tiempo
            Thwart por variante geográfica
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            Común
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