Thwart

If someone needs our attention and we view this as an effort to thwart or derail us, we could be undermining a relationship, and this can cause repercussions that in fact, do thwart us in our goal.

After surrounding the building, Israeli security forces asked the suspects to turn themselves in. They refused and opened fired at Israeli forces, so the security forces operated to thwart the terrorist squad.

Al Daum, of Hilliard, just west of Columbus, said he doesn't feel the rules are being changed to thwart his voting.

Amid loud protests, Statehouse Republicans advanced the issue and timed it to thwart an abortion rights issue in the works for this fall.

And by 2021, as investigations began into his efforts to thwart the transfer of power, he had come to see another campaign as a shield against prosecutions.

As a successful writer, Alan understands the conventions of narrative construction and must use them specifically to thwart an insidious otherworldly monster.

A stone path resembling a dry streambed reflects waterway migration, while big boulders recall those used by the authorities to thwart makeshift refugee camps in France.

Bond is sent at the last minute to thwart an attempt to disrupt the coronation by the wealthy, eccentric and self-styled Athelstan of Wessex, who is on a deadly mission of his own to teach the United Kingdom a lesson.

Booker made a pair of free throws with 12.4 seconds left to thwart the rally.

BRIGHTON are reportedly set to offer Kaoru Mitoma a record new contract to thwart off interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

But the blockbuster deal is still in jeopardy because British regulators have rejected it and U.S. authorities are trying to thwart it.

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Captain America: First Vengeance was set during the events of Captain America: The First Avenger, shining more light on Steve Rogers' backstory, as well as his attempts to thwart Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull, and HYDRA during WWII.

Critics say such efforts merely mask a desire to thwart the will of the people.

For one thing, Trump’s team could turn to Congress’ intent at the time, which was to thwart the efforts of Southern Democrats to deny full rights to newly freed slaves.

Gerard Moreno played in Yeremy Pino but Madrid goalkeeper did brilliantly to thwart the Spanish winger as he attempted to dribble round him.

Married Powell (pictured) denied the tryst but came clean when it was discovered that he and Hall met up in December to compare notes in an effort to thwart the investigation.

Naoya starts reading, but then wonders if this will have him develop the habit of leering over other women, which isn't ideal when it comes to their desire to thwart whatever develops with Milika.

On his opportunity though, Dirracolo calmly outwaited him and stood tall, making a pad save to thwart the opportunity.

Planting chives at the base of your rose bush will not thwart aphids (Are aphids even a problem on roses?