Foiled — synonyms, definition

1. foiled (Adjective)

defeated disappointed discomfited frustrated thwarted

foiled (Adjective) — Disappointingly unsuccessful. ex. "their foiled attempt to capture Calais"

2. foiled (Verb)

baffled bilked crossed queered scotched spoilt

foiled (Verb) — Enhance by contrast. ex. "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"

foiled (Verb) — Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. ex. "foil your opponent"

foiled (Verb) — Cover or back with foil. ex. "foil mirrors"

contrasted counterpointed covered forbade foreclosed forestalled precluded prevented dashed disappointed let down ruined short-circuited