foil

foil

verb

Definition of FOIL

to prevent from achieving a goal <in popular fiction the hero will always foil the villain's plans>

Synonyms baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, thwart

Related Words bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop; avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent; negate, neutralize, nullify; counteract, offset; conquer, defeat, overcome

Near Antonyms abet, aid, assist; ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote