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foil Antonyms

Opposite of foil

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• verb (Context 1)

To prevent a plot, plan, or attempt from succeeding.

Usage Example

"The vigilant security guard foiled the attempted bank robbery by quickly locking the front doors."

Strongest
abet
Strong
assist
facilitate

Similar words to foil

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to foil vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

thwart
contrast
frustrate
prevent
antithesis
block
hinder
blade
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• Nearby Words

fob
focaccia
fody
foil
folder
folio
fondant

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Foil. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/foil
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