foiling

ADJECTIVE

defensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opposing

STRONG

averting conservative forestalling preservative preventive thwarting

WEAK

arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding

Antonyms

WEAK

undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful

NOUN

frustration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance dissatisfaction failure grievance irritation resentment

STRONG

blocking blow bummer chagrin circumvention contravention curbing defeat disgruntlement downer drag fizzle hindrance impediment letdown obstruction setback vexation

WEAK

bitter pill nonfulfillment nonsuccess old one-two unfulfillment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happiness pleasure

STRONG

advance aid assistance blessing boon boost help promotion success support triumph

WEAK

cooperation encouragement facilitation

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Early Thursday morning local time, the military said a Navy destroyer was escorting the Dorena off the west coast of India after foiling its attempt to escape and deliver its cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They were caught by an undercover operative who played a "crucial role" in foiling their plans, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

In separate statements, they praised police for quickly responding and foiling the attack.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

The Mariners wasted no time in foiling the Royals’ opener plan.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2023

By foiling the heist, Hale had reinforced his reputation for upholding law and order.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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