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Frustrate Definition & Meaning

frustrate
verb
  1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
  2. treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

"Frustrate" in song lyrics

See how frustrate is used in real songs:

  • "Shake my hand you touch great, I frustrate"
    Masta Ace & Edo G f/ Tara "Jamelle Bundy" Jones — Hands High
  • "Straight up I come here to frustrate"
    Max Minelli — Do Somethin'
  • "From the gate, Asia plus the Ras, we frustrate"
    Rasco f/ Planet Asia — Take it Back Home

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Frequently asked questions

What does frustrate mean?
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent" treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"
What part of speech is frustrate?
Frustrate is a verb.
How many definitions does frustrate have?
Frustrate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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