verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The harsh weather conditions frustrated the football team's efforts to win the cup.

Definition:cause someone to feel upset because they cannot achieve something or because something keeps preventing them from doing what they want or trying to do

From frustrate someone's efforts

Example:He felt frustrated by the lack of progress despite his best efforts.

Definition:to feel upset because something is preventing you from achieving an aim

From be frustrated by something

Example:The sudden storm frustrated the plans for the outdoor event.

Definition:to cause plans to fail or to be prevented from happening

From frustrate plans

Example:The opposition is determined to frustrate every attempt at passing the new law.

Definition:to prevent someone from succeeding or reaching a goal

From frustrate someone's attempts

Example:He frustrated himself by trying to solve the impossible puzzle for hours.

Definition:to upset oneself because one cannot do or achieve something

From frustrate oneself