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Thwarting [agentive]
In this frame a Preventing_cause interferes with the ability of a Protagonist to complete an intended Action. The Protagonist may not be mentioned in the sentence, in which case the Action is an endeavor that an individual or group of individuals hopes to accomplish. In this frame it is necessary that the Protagonist is unable to successfully complete the Action.
Noriega's troops foiled a coup attempt.
He prevented her from running away.
He was foiled in his attempt to overthrow the government.
Noriega's troops foiled a coup attempt.
He prevented her from running away.
He was foiled in his attempt to overthrow the government.
Properties
- ID
- #518
- Entry
- frm_thwarting
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Thwarting (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Thwarting
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Action |
The Action is the action or event certain individuals desire to bring about which is prevented by the Preventing_cause.
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| Preventing_cause |
The Preventing_cause is the agent or force who keeps the Protagonist from completing her or his planned Action.
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| Protagonist |
The Protagonist is the individual or group of individuals who have a planned Action which is prevented by the Preventing_cause
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category
sentient
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Action
Protagonist
Peripheral Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The Degree to which the Action is thwarted.
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category
degree
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| Manner |
The Manner in which the Preventing_cause thwarts the Action of the Protagonist.
He easily|Mnr thwarted my plans. |
category
manner
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| Place |
The Place is where the thwarting occurs.
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category
locative_relation
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| Time |
The Time is when the thwarting occurs.
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category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Explanation |
The Explanation for why or how the Protagonist and/or Action was thwarted by the Preventing_cause.
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| Frequency |
This FE is defined as the number of times an event occurs per some unit of time. A Frequency expression answers the question how often.
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Causative
Inheritance
Perspective
Lexical Units (11)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| counter.v | — | FN: take action to prevent an opponent's action from succeeding; stop some SOA (either in progress or anticipated) |
| derail.v | — | FN: cause to be unable to successfully complete |
| foil.v | — | COD: prevent the success of. |
| forestall.v | — | COD: anticipate and prevent the action of. |
| frustrate.v | — | COD: prevent (someone) from doing or achieving something. |
| hamstring.v | — | COD: severely restrict; thwart: |
| preclude.v | — | FN: prevent someone from successfully doing something |
| prevent.v | — | COD: make unable to do something. (Different from Preventing.prevent.v) |
| stop.v | — | COD: prevent from doing something |
| stymie.v | — | COD: prevent or hinder the progress of. |
| thwart.v | — | COD: prevent from succeeding in or accomplishing something. |
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