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thwart the objective
[/θwɔːrt ðiː əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
frustrar o objetivo
1.
To prevent or obstruct the achievement of a goal or aim; to hinder or block the accomplishment of a specific purpose
The unexpected delay will thwart the objective of completing the project on time.
O atraso inesperado vai frustrar o objetivo de concluir o projeto no prazo.
2.
To deliberately oppose or work against someone's intended goal
The competitors tried to thwart the objective of the market leader.
Os concorrentes tentaram frustrar o objetivo do líder de mercado.
NYC Slang
block the goal / kill the objective
Synonyms
obstruct the goal
hinder the aim
block the purpose
impede the objective
defeat the goal
sabotage the objective
Antonyms
achieve the objective
accomplish the goal
fulfill the objective
advance the aim
further the objective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
frustrar o objetivo
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prejudicar o objetivo
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
impedir o objetivo
Formal/business context preference
Portugal
contrariar o objetivo
Preferred in Portuguese European usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw a wrench in the works
put a spanner in the works
rock the boat
put obstacles in the way
stand in the way
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