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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