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Frustrate

/frˈʌˌstreɪt/
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(verb) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

Tom secretly attempted to frustrate Mary's plans.
I bet the delay will frustrate her.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The repeated delays began to ____ the commuters who were trying to get to work on time.

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