Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foiled
verb
/fɔɪld/
Definition
Prevented someone from achieving something.
Examples
- The police foiled the robbery before it could take place.
- Her efforts to win the game were foiled by a last-minute injury.
- The team’s strategy was foiled by unexpected weather conditions.
Meaning
To stop someone from carrying out a plan or desire, often in a way that causes frustration.
Synonyms
- thwart
- prevent
- stop
- frustrate
