What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

frustrate

Frustrate vs Infuriate - What's the difference?

frustrate | infuriate |


As verbs the difference between frustrate and infuriate

is that frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired while infuriate is to make furious or mad with anger; to enrage.

As adjectives the difference between frustrate and infuriate

is that frustrate is vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory while infuriate is enraged, furious.

Frustrate vs Tantalize - What's the difference?

frustrate | tantalize | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between frustrate and tantalize

is that frustrate is to cause stress or panic while tantalize is to bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

As an adjective frustrate

is vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Eschew vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

eschew | frustrate | Related terms |

Eschew is a related term of frustrate.


As verbs the difference between eschew and frustrate

is that eschew is (formal) to avoid; to shun, to shy away from while frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Facilitate vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

facilitate | frustrate |


As verbs the difference between facilitate and frustrate

is that facilitate is to make easy or easier while frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Oppression vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

oppression | frustrate |


As a noun oppression

is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

As a verb frustrate is

to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Disturb vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

disturb | frustrate | Related terms |

Disturb is a related term of frustrate.


In lang=en terms the difference between disturb and frustrate

is that disturb is to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion while frustrate is to cause stress or panic.

As verbs the difference between disturb and frustrate

is that disturb is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids while frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As a noun disturb

is (obsolete) disturbance.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Frustrate vs Daunt - What's the difference?

frustrate | daunt |


As verbs the difference between frustrate and daunt

is that frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As an adjective frustrate

is vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Frustrate vs Circumscribe - What's the difference?

frustrate | circumscribe |


As verbs the difference between frustrate and circumscribe

is that frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired while circumscribe is to draw a line around; to encircle.

As an adjective frustrate

is vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Flee vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

flee | frustrate | Related terms |

Flee is a related term of frustrate.


As verbs the difference between flee and frustrate

is that flee is (label) to run away; to escape while frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Overthrow vs Frustrate - What's the difference?

overthrow | frustrate | Related terms |

Overthrow is a related term of frustrate.


In lang=en terms the difference between overthrow and frustrate

is that overthrow is to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc), especially by force while frustrate is to cause stress or panic.

As verbs the difference between overthrow and frustrate

is that overthrow is to throw down to the ground, to overturn or overthrow can be (intransitive) to throw (something) so that it goes too far while frustrate is to disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

As a noun overthrow

is a removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force or overthrow can be (sports) a throw that goes too far.

As an adjective frustrate is

vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory.

Pages