scuppered

[US]/ˈskʌpəd/
[UK]/ˈskʌpərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.destroyed or ruined something

Phrases & Collocations

scuppered plans

scuppered hopes

scuppered dreams

scuppered efforts

scuppered chances

scuppered ambitions

scuppered projects

scuppered negotiations

scuppered strategies

scuppered initiatives

Example Sentences

his plans were scuppered by the sudden rainstorm.

the project was scuppered due to lack of funding.

her chances of winning were scuppered by a last-minute injury.

the negotiations were scuppered by a disagreement over terms.

his career was scuppered by a scandal.

the trip was scuppered when the flights were canceled.

plans for the new building were scuppered by local opposition.

her promotion was scuppered by office politics.

the deal was scuppered at the last minute.

his attempt to start a business was scuppered by regulations.

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