foils

antithesis background complement counterblow defense guard setting

counter curb elude frustrate hinder nullify prevent thwart

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

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

aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward help

abet calm face inspirit liberate lose meet placate release soothe surrender