Synonyms of checkmated

checkmated

verb

past tense of checkmate

as in frustrated

to prevent from achieving a goal

finally checkmated the billionaire in his attempt to take over the movie studio

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustrated
• baffled
• hampered
• thwarted
• defeated
• foiled
• stopped
• balked
• prevented
• hindered
• impeded
• halted
• discomfited
• beat
• blocked
• overcame
• handicapped
• obstructed
• arrested
• stalled
• neutralized
• forestalled
• barred
• encumbered
• checked
• shackled
• inhibited
• conquered
• hobbled
• averted
• nullified
• interfered (with)
• tied up
• clogged
• obviated
• trammelled
• precluded
• fettered
• set back
• negated
• counteracted
• held back
• short-circuited
• manacled
• trammeled
• offset

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forwarded
• encouraged
• promoted
• advanced
• cultivated
• fostered
• assisted
• aided
• furthered
• nurtured
• facilitated
• abetted
• eased
• smoothed