Thwart Synonyms and Antonyms

thwôrt
A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. cross thwart
Situated or lying across
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. crossing
  2. crosswise
  3. transversal
  4. transverse
  5. traverse

Words Related to Thwart

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Thwart Sentence Examples

  • No one, said his younger brother Lucien, liked to thwart him.

  • I would ask that you bestow defenses upon them to thwart his inevitable attack.

  • But a conqueror came who had no empresses to thwart him.

  • Police are urging people to check their home security in a bid to thwart would-be thieves.

  • Liverpool rallied briefly and Hastie sent a shot over the bar before keeper Cope made a superb last-ditch tackle to thwart Thomas.

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