cross vs thwart

thwart vs cross

cross and thwart both are nouns.

cross is an adjective but thwart is not an adjective.

cross and thwart both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cross	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
thwart	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cross and thwart are synonyms defined as:

cross and thwart: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Other synonyms of cross include baffle, bilk, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil.

cross (noun)	thwart (noun)
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids	a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
any affliction that causes great suffering

cross (adjective)	thwart (adjective)
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
annoyed and irritable

cross (verb)	thwart (verb)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
trace a line through or across
travel across or pass over
meet and pass
meet at a point
fold so as to resemble a cross
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to cover or extend over an area or time period

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