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(Entry 1 of 3)

as in thwarting, frustrating

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foiling

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Synonyms & Antonyms of foiling (Entry 2 of 3)

as in thwarting, determent

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foiling

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present participle of foil

Synonyms & Antonyms of foiling (Entry 3 of 3)

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

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“Foiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foiling. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.

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