Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foil-a-plot
verb
/ˈfɔɪl ə plɒt/
Definition
To thwart or prevent someone from achieving their plan or objective.
Examples
- The detective worked tirelessly to foil the villain’s plot to rob the bank.
- She devised a clever plan to foil the plot against the company.
- The spies were successful in foiling the enemy’s plot before it could be executed.
Meaning
Foiling a plot refers to the act of stopping a scheme, especially one that is malicious or intended to cause harm.
Synonyms
- thwart
- frustrate
- prevent
- stop
- interfere with
