frustrate

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de hacer que alguien se sienta decepcionado, molesto o desanimado, especialmente cuando no se logra una meta; también significa impedir o echar a perder un plan o esfuerzo.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, annoyed, or discouraged, especially when unable to achieve a goal.

1. Cause annoyance or angerB1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot achieve what they want.

   Frustrar, irritar, hacer enfadar

   • The constant delays frustrated the passengers.
   • It frustrates me when I can't find my keys.
   • His lack of progress frustrated his coach.

   Sinónimosangerannoyexasperateinfuriateirritatemaddennettlepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antónimoscontentdelightgratifypleasesatisfy

2. Prevent from happeningB2formal

   To prevent someone from doing something or to prevent a plan from succeeding.

   Frustrar (impedir)

   • The bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
   • The security measures frustrated the attempted robbery.
   • Her efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.

   Sinónimosbalkblockcheckdefeatderailfoilforestallhamperimpedeinhibitobstructprecludethwart

   Antónimosadvanceaidfacilitatefurtherpromote