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Meaning of overthwart

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overthwart (a.)

Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.

Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.

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overthwart (adv.)

Across; crosswise; transversely.

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overthwart (prep.)

Across; from alde to side of.

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overthwart (n.)

That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.

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overthwart (v. t.)

To cross; to oppose.

overthwart Sentence Examples

  1. The ambitious politician's plans were overthwarted by a sudden scandal.
  2. The burglar's attempt to break into the house was overthwarted by the loud alarm system.
  3. The expedition's progress was overthwarted by severe weather conditions.
  4. The doctor's efforts to save the patient were unfortunately overthwarted.
  5. The athlete's hopes of winning the race were overthwarted by an unexpected injury.
  6. The rebels' attempt to overthrow the oppressive government was overthwarted by a powerful military force.
  7. The detective's investigation was overthwarted by a lack of evidence.
  8. The financial crisis overthwarted many people's plans for the future.
  9. The scientist's groundbreaking research was overthwarted by lack of funding.
  10. The company's plans for expansion were overthwarted by a sudden downturn in the economy.

FAQs About the word overthwart

Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite., Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing., Across; crosswise; tra

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The ambitious politician's plans were overthwarted by a sudden scandal.

The burglar's attempt to break into the house was overthwarted by the loud alarm system.

The expedition's progress was overthwarted by severe weather conditions.

The doctor's efforts to save the patient were unfortunately overthwarted.