Find out the most appropriate word to replace the following set of words:
To halt the progress of someone
Buttress
Deride
Jeer
Thwart
Thwart means to deny progress to someone.
Option 1)
Buttress
incorrect option
Option 2)
Deride
incorrect option
Option 3)
Jeer
incorrect option
Option 4)
Thwart
correct option