Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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thwart | Yes | No | Yes | No |
preclude | No | No | Yes | No |
thwart (noun) | preclude (noun) |
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a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat |
thwart (verb) | preclude (verb) |
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | keep from happening or arising; make impossible |
make impossible, especially beforehand |