foiled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb enhance by contrast
   foil.
   
   • In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background
2. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
   thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
   
   • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
   • foil your opponent
3. verb cover or back with foil
   foil.
   
   • foil mirrors
4. adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
   thwarted; disappointed; defeated; discomfited; frustrated.
   
   • disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions
   • their foiled attempt to capture Calais
   • many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers
   • his best efforts were thwarted

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