Root for and Thwart

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Root for verb - Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for.

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Thwart is an antonym for root for in topics: prefer, help.

Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Root for is an antonym for thwart.

Nearby Words: thwarted, thwarting

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Thwart and Root for. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/root_for/thwart

Root for & Thwart. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/root_for/thwart>.

Thwart or Root for. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/root_for/thwart.

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