How do you pronounce foil?

foil is pronounced as /fɔɪl/.

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foil

🛡️foil

verb

/fɔɪl/

foible foist

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example Sentences

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

Example Expressions

foil someone's plan

Synonyms

thwart, prevent, frustrate, hinder, obstruct

Antonyms

assist, support, encourage

Collocations

foil a plan, foil an attempt, foil a plot, foil a robbery

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