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frustrate

[/frʌˈstreɪt/]
verb
frustrar
1. to cause someone to feel annoyed, disappointed, or annoyed because they are unable to do or achieve something
The slow internet connection frustrates me.
A conexão lenta da internet me frustra.
2. to prevent something desired from happening or to block progress toward a goal
Heavy traffic frustrated our plans to arrive on time.
O trânsito intenso frustrou nossos planos de chegar no horário.
3. to thwart or nullify an attempt or effort
The security system frustrated the thieves' attempts to break in.
O sistema de segurança frustrou as tentativas dos ladrões de invadir.
NYC Slang
harsh one's mellow; harsh; kill the vibe
Synonyms
annoyexasperateirritatedisappointthwartblockhinder
Antonyms
satisfyfulfillencourageassistenable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frustrar
most common and widely used term
São Paulo
frustrar
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
frustrar
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
frustrar
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

frustrate expectations
frustrate someone's hopes
frustrate someone's attempts
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