foil

[foil] / fɔɪl /

NOUN

contrast

Synonyms

STRONG

antithesis background complement counterblow defense guard setting

VERB

circumvent, nip in the bud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counter curb elude frustrate hinder nullify prevent thwart

STRONG

baffle balk beat bilk bollix buffalo check checkmate crab cramp crimp dash defeat disappoint disconcert ditch dodge duck faze juke outwit rattle restrain shake skip stop stymie

WEAK

foul up get around give the runaround give the slip hang up run circles around run rings around shake off shuffle off throw monkey wrench in upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward help

STRONG

abet calm face inspirit liberate lose meet placate release soothe surrender

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“The FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year’s Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Heavy metal football this is not - it's not even aluminium foil football."

From BBC

Jewish leaders have praised the work of police and an undercover operative who helped foil a gun attack to cause "untold harm" to the community.

From BBC

Tinsel, foil garlands, multi-coloured floral lights and a lounge that looks like Christmas threw up all over it are making a return.

From BBC

"The attempt to obtain that information was only foiled by the police."

From BBC

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