thwarted; thwarting; thwarts
1
a
: to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
b
: to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : contravene
2
: to pass through or across
thwarter
noun
: a seat extending athwart a boat
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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