Block and Thwart

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Block

Block verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

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Thwart is a synonym for block in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Block", when it comes to topics like halt, prevent.

Nearby Words: blocked, blockade, blockage, blockhead, blocking

Thwart

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Usage example: a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant

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Block is a synonym for thwart in stop topic. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a verb "Thwart".

Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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attack	block attack	thwart attack
people	block people	thwart people
attempt	block attempt	thwart attempt
time	block time	thwart time
Other words: attacks, attempts.

Both words in one sentence

Barehanded Blade Block: One episode had Kenta learning this in order to thwart Baraba's scheme.

Source: Series / Hikari Sentai Maskman

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