WorldAugust 9, 2026

thwarting

THWORT-ing

Definition

The act of preventing, blocking, or stopping someone from achieving their goals or carrying out a plan.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'thwerten', which originally meant to cross or traverse, stemming from the Old Norse 'thvert', meaning across or transverse.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the efforts of law enforcement agencies in hindering the illegal operations of the criminal organization.

Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in Irish court after extradition from Dubai

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