Associations to the word «Frustrate»

Wiktionary

FRUSTRATE, verb. (transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
FRUSTRATE, verb. (transitive) To hinder or thwart.
FRUSTRATE, verb. (transitive) To cause stress or panic
FRUSTRATE, adjective. Vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory

Dictionary definition

FRUSTRATE, verb. Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent".
FRUSTRATE, verb. Treat cruelly; "The children tormented the stuttering teacher".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada