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Synonyms of foiling
Noun
1. frustration, thwarting, foiling, hindrance, hinderance, interference
usage: an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Verb
1. foil, contrast, counterpoint
usage: enhance by contrast; "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"
2. thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
usage: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
3. foil, cover
usage: cover or back with foil; "foil mirrors"
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