foiling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
   frustration; thwarting.
   
2. verb enhance by contrast
   foil.
   
   • In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background
3. 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
4. verb cover or back with foil
   foil.
   
   • foil mirrors

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