FRUSTRATES Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

frustrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of frustrate

as in baffles

to prevent from achieving a goal a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

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as in discourages

to lessen the courage or confidence of challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems

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Recent Examples of frustrates If finding a parking space frustrates you, prospective residents may feel the same way. — Elie Rieder, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Maybe that is why this political language frustrates me so much. — Angelette C. Aviles, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026 One thing that Davidson said frustrates him about social media is people who aren’t personally connected to the tragedy often use it as a meme. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 While fragmentation frustrates people juggling multiple services, streamers see value in picking up even a few games, as sports fans have shown a tendency to keep subscribing after the final whistle. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The nation’s paperwork regime frustrates every resident, and particularly lower-income residents who use more government programs and interact more frequently with public officials. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 That distinction — chosen versus imposed — is what separates a line that builds anticipation from one that simply frustrates. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026 But what most frustrates her is that Calder’s portrayal of Millennial ennui and directionlessness takes those qualities at face value and, in doing so, replicates them. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 What frustrates me is when the CTA isn’t there. — Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

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But Danny Niemela, a contractor at ArDan Construction, says that the process baffles him.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of baffles

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The policy discourages beginning an investigation, taking investigative steps, bringing criminal charges, or making public statements for the purpose of affecting an election or to give a candidate an advantage or disadvantage.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
This disparity discourages investment in maintenance, security and documentation.

— Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of discourages

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But the inability a company to buy ads hampers a campaign’s visibility and removes a key tool that studios use to spread the word about a movie currently in theaters.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
This lushness is truly remarkable on an island known for its volcanic soil, which traditionally hampers plant growth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hampers

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Heath pilots a fighter jet, deploys bombs in foreign countries, and thwarts cyberattacks, all after remarkably cursory and casual conversations with a government official.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Another tactic is treating ship hulls with special paint that thwarts unwanted hitchhikers from latching on.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of thwarts

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The sheriff said vehicles parked in a way that impedes traffic will be towed at the owner's expense.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of impedes

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Users were likely restricted from properly spelling out such words because, by design, the platform prevents emoji from being used more than once in reaction to a post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
In addition to being barred from ever owning livestock again, Barr’s plea agreement prevents him from owning or living with any type of animal for 15 years, according to PETA.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

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