"Derail" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"derail" Definition
- [intransitive, transitive] (of a train) to leave the track; to make a train do this
- [transitive] derail something to stop a process from continuing in the way it was intended to
"derail" Synonyms & Antonyms
"derail" synonyms:
- unrail,
- obstruct,
- thwart,
- arrest,
- block,
- check,
- foil,
- halt,
- hinder,
- impede,
- inhibit,
- prevent,
- stop,
- avert,
- curb,
- disrupt,
- frustrate,
- hamper,
- stonewall
"derail" antonyms:
- calm,
- compose,
- quiet,
- settle,
- soothe,
- tranquillise,
- tranquilize,
- aid,
- assist,
- encourage,
- forward,
- help,
- advance,
- further,
- promote,
- facilitate,
- foster,
- support,
- abet