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Scupper

usgb/ˈskʌpər/Volume
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Unexpected Obstacles

Scupper usually means an unexpected action or event ruins a plan.

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The sudden storm scuppered the festival organizers' plans.
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Negative Connotation

Scupper often carries a negative feel, as it implies failure or destruction.

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Their hopes were scuppered by the bad news.
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Suddenness

Scupper implies the plan was going well until it was suddenly stopped.

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The team was doing great until that mistake scuppered their chances.
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