THWARTER

obstructionist, obstructor, obstructer, resister, thwarter

(noun) someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thwarter (plural thwarters)

A person or thing that thwarts.

A disease of sheep, indicated by shaking, trembling, or convulsive motions.

Source: Wiktionary


Thwart"er, n. (Far.)

Definition: A disease in sheep, indicated by shaking, trembling, or convulsive motions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

18 June 2024

PARADE

(noun) an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things; “a parade of strollers on the mall”; “a parade of witnesses”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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