Synonyms of frustrates

frustrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of frustrate

1

as in baffles

to prevent from achieving a goal

a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baffles
• hampers
• thwarts
• hinders
• impedes
• prevents
• balks
• defeats
• stops
• overcomes
• discomfits
• obstructs
• foils
• beats
• halts
• inhibits
• checkmates
• encumbers
• precludes
• short-circuits
• blocks
• handicaps
• interferes (with)
• hobbles
• obviates
• nullifies
• arrests
• negates
• clogs
• stalls
• neutralizes
• forestalls
• averts
• ties up
• conquers
• checks
• counteracts
• holds back
• fetters
• bars
• offsets
• sets back
• shackles
• trammels
• manacles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• promotes
• advances
• furthers
• fosters
• cultivates
• aids
• assists
• nurtures
• facilitates
• forwards
• eases
• abets
• smooths
• smoothes

2

as in discourages

to lessen the courage or confidence of

challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discourages
• disheartens
• intimidates
• daunts
• frightens
• unnerves
• dismays
• scares
• horrifies
• demoralizes
• bothers
• afflicts
• saddens
• troubles
• worries
• dispirits
• irks
• tries
• weighs
• depresses
• unmans
• undermines
• distresses
• chills
• cows
• throws cold water on
• bullies
• weakens
• vexes
• browbeats
• deadens
• debilitates
• dampens
• enfeebles
• damps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• nerves
• cheers
• reinforces
• emboldens
• animates
• heartens
• enforces
• assures
• enlivens
• buoys (up)
• strengthens
• gladdens
• reassures
• stimulates
• excites
• invigorates
• inspires
• fortifies
• provokes
• steels
• energizes
• lifts
• stirs
• quickens
• reenforces
• boosts
• rallies
• galvanizes