Synonyms for Frustrate
Definition of frustrate
- verb
- 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"
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "frustrate"
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"Frustrate" in song lyrics
See how frustrate is used in real songs:
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"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