thwarter

/ˈθwɔːrtər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that prevents someone from doing something or stops something from happening.
    • The new security system was a powerful thwarter of break-ins.
    • The detective acted as a thwarter of the criminal's plans.
    • She was known as a thwarter of unfair policies in the company.
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