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Meaning of foiled
The primary meaning of the word "foiled" is to prevent someone or something from succeeding or achieving a goal.
Etymology of foiled
The word "foiled" has its roots in the 15th-century word "foil", which originated from the Old French word "foille", meaning "leaf" or "sheet of metal", and later took on the meaning of "to thwart or defeat"
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of covering or overlaying something with a thin layer of metal, and later evolved to describe the act of preventing or thwarting someone or something
Synonyms
thwarted
frustrated
defeated
unsuccessful
unsuccessful
failed
disappointed
blocked
hindered
obstructed
impeded
barred
prevented
stopped
halted
checked
stalled
delayed
postponed
canceled
abandoned
discontinued
suspended
interrupted
disrupted
derailed
ruined
spoiled
marred
blemished
tarnished
sullied
vitiated
Definitions
- To prevent someone or something from succeeding or achieving a goal
- * To hinder or thwart the efforts or plans of someone or something
- * To fail or be unsuccessful in an attempt or endeavor
Usage Examples
- The detective foiled the robbery by arriving at the scene just in time
- * The company's plans were foiled by the sudden change in market trends
- * The athlete's chances of winning were foiled by an injury
Antonyms
successful
triumphant
victorious
achieved
accomplished
fulfilled
realized
attained
gained
won
succeeded
prospered
flourished
thrived
bloomed
blossomed
booming
thriving
excelled
surpassed