What is another word for foiling?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔ͡ɪlɪŋ] (IPA)

Foiling is the act of preventing something from being successful or achieving its intended goal. There are several synonyms for this word depending on the context. Some common synonyms for foiling include thwarting, frustrating, obstructing, impeding, hindering, and sabotaging. Thwarting refers to blocking or preventing an action from being completed. Frustrating means causing disappointment or discouragement by hindering the success of a plan. Obstructing involves creating a physical or metaphorical barrier to prevent progress. Impeding implies slowing down progress or stopping the advancement of something. Hindering is similar to impeding, referring to slowing down or obstructing a process. Sabotaging is intentionally causing damage or harm to whatever is being prevented from success.

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Usage examples for Foiling

There was nobody she could turn to for support or sympathy, and it was evident that if he succeeded in foiling Hames, it would alienate her from her father.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
His manner was plain but marked by a deep sincerity that seldom fails to impress the minds of a court and jury favorably-often foiling the most brilliant displays of forensic eloquence.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
"Well," said Mrs. Daggett, foiling a suspicious movement of Dolly's switching tail, "mebbe that's so; I feel some cooler without a hat.
"An Alabaster Box"
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and Florence Morse Kingsley

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