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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Similarly, the polyester film in those shiny foil party balloons is also made from crude oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

As a kid wandering the grocery store aisles with my mom, spotting the shiny green foil on the white O’Ryan’s boxes felt almost as exciting as presents from Santa on Christmas morning.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Instead, the company sent her at least a year’s worth of aluminum foil!

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

"Nigella completely, authentically, was a significant foil to that."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Alan lunges, his foil arcing toward Danny’s chest.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.