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thwarted

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

thwarted

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thwarted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, thwarted is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofthwarted

1verb
  • To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

    Synonyms: balk, foil, spoil

    Example: "Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."

  • To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.
  • To hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
  • To move (something) across or counter to; to cross.

    Example: "An arrow thwarts the air."

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