Defuse
Frustrate
Frustrate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Defuse and frustrate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defuse" instead a verb "Frustrate".
Nearby Words: frustration, frustrating
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Cite this Source
Frustrate and Defuse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defuse/frustrate
Defuse & Frustrate. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defuse/frustrate>.
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