foiled

[US]/fɔɪld/
[UK]/fɔɪld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having a leaf-like decoration
v.prevented or obstructed (past tense of foil)

Phrases & Collocations

foiled attempt

foiled plan

foiled scheme

foiled plot

foiled effort

foiled attack

foiled robbery

foiled escape

foiled objective

foiled ambition

Example Sentences

the plan was foiled by unexpected circumstances.

her attempts to surprise him were foiled.

the thief's escape was foiled by the police.

his efforts to win the competition were foiled.

the villain's plans were foiled by the hero.

her dreams of traveling were foiled by the pandemic.

the project was foiled due to lack of funding.

the secret meeting was foiled by a leak.

his plans to propose were foiled by bad weather.

the escape plan was foiled at the last minute.

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