HOW TO PRONOUNCE
frustrate
/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/
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What does frustrate mean?
verb
- To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
- To hinder or thwart.
- To cause stress or annoyance.
More meanings (1)
adjective
- Ineffectual; useless; fruitless.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/
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A heavy platform high enough from the ground to frustrate the investigations of animals is all that is required.
The cardinal, who dreaded the justice of the Palatine's cause, was glad to seize any opportunity to frustrate his views.
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The other is like a man who has planned an outing for the next day which continuing rain will frustrate.
But in a vast majority the promise will be made vain, and the hopes that might have been entertained will prove frustrate.
Especially when he is suddenly brought into evidence to frustrate other people’s expectations—the very lowest aspect in which a social superfluity can present himself.