frustrates

verb

(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

(transitive) To hinder or thwart.

(transitive) To cause stress or annoyance.

adjective

ineffectual; useless; fruitless.

Roots

frustrafrustrat- · Latin · in vain

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