FRUSTRATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
treat cruelly
Example: The children tormented the stuttering teacher
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Example: What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge; foil your opponent
Synonyms
Rag, Bedevil, Cross, Crucify, Dun
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "frustrate" comes from Latin frūstrātus, which comes from Middle English frustraten.
🧩 Fun Fact
Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.