thwartings
Acts of foiling
Thwartings is the plural of thwarting, which refers to acts of blocking, obstructing, or preventing something from succeeding.
Each thwarting represents an instance where plans, efforts, or intentions were frustrated or foiled.
The repeated thwartings of his escape attempts left the prisoner demoralized.
The word carries a sense of deliberate opposition rather than accidental failure.
Things that obstruct progress
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- frustrationsFeelings from blocked efforts
- oppositionsContrary stances or groups
- preventionsMeasures that stop occurrences
stoppages · interferences · obstructions · barriers · roadblocks · resistances · counteractions · stymies
hindrances
Things that obstruct progress
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- frustrationsFeelings from blocked efforts
- oppositionsContrary stances or groups
preventions · stoppages · interferences · obstructions · barriers · roadblocks · resistances · counteractions · stymies · halts
crossbeams
Horizontal structural supports
seats · oarlocks · hull · rigging · stabilizing · gunwale · planking · keel · spanning · boatbuilding
thwartingsaids
Supportive tools or resources
helps · advancements · promotions · backings · accelerations
thwartingshelpings
Measured food portions
backings · encouragements · endorsements · championing · blessings
thwartingseasings
Gradual reductions of intensity
smoothings · accelerations · clearings · unblockings · liberations