Discomfit
Discomfit verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Usage example: constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up
Impede and discomfit are semantically related In some cases you can use "Impede" instead a verb "Discomfit".
Nearby Words: discomfiture, discomfiting
Mutual synonyms
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Impede and Discomfit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discomfit/impede
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