frustrate
/ˈfrʌstreɪt/
verb
- To cause someone to feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot do or achieve what they want.
- It frustrates me when people don't listen to what I'm saying.
- The slow internet connection frustrated her while she tried to finish her homework.
- The team's repeated losses frustrated the coach and the players.
- To prevent someone from doing something or to prevent a plan from succeeding.
- Bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic in the park.
- Lack of funding frustrated the scientist's research project.
- The security system frustrated the thief's attempt to break in.