Foiling — synonyms, definition

1. foiling (Noun)

2 synonyms
frustration thwarting
1 definition

foiling (Noun) — An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

3 types of
hinderance hindrance interference

2. foiling (Verb)

7 synonyms
baffling bilking crossing frustrating queering scotching spoiling
3 definitions

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

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

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

8 types of
contrasting counterpointing covering forbidding foreclosing forestalling precluding preventing
5 types
dashing disappointing letting down ruining short-circuiting