Frustrate and Foster

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Frustrate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Usage example: a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

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Foster is an antonym for frustrate.

Nearby Words: frustration, frustrating

Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

Usage example: the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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Frustrate is an antonym for foster.

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Foster and Frustrate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/frustrate/foster

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