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foiled

UK
/fɔɪld/
US
/fɔɪld/

Translations

foiledadjective
more foiled
Comp.
most foiled
Super.
UK
/fɔɪld/
US
/fɔɪld/
déjouéSe dit surtout d’un projet, d’une tentative ou d’un complot empêché de réussir.
The foiled plans left the team feeling frustrated and disappointed.
Les plans déjoués ont laissé l’équipe frustrée et déçue.
Additional translations
contrecarréS’emploie pour une action, une stratégie ou une tentative empêchée d’aboutir.
Synonyms
thwarted
frustrated
defeated
prevented
stymied
blocked
hindered
checked
stopped
balked
undermined
spoiled
ruined
foilverb

foiled

Past Simple

foiled
Past Simple
foiled
Past Participle
foiling
Gerund
UK
/fɔɪl/
US
/fɔɪl/
déjouerPour faire échouer un projet, un plan ou une tentative.
The police foiled the robbery attempt by arriving just in time.
La police a déjoué la tentative de vol en arrivant juste à temps.
Additional translations
recouvrir d'une feuille métalliqueSens technique.
Synonyms
thwart
prevent
frustrate
obstruct
stop
counter
defeat

Definitions

foiledadjective
Prevented from succeeding; thwarted.
The foiled plans left the team feeling frustrated and disappointed.
foilverb
To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
The police foiled the robbery attempt by arriving just in time.
To frustrate the efforts or plans of someone.
Her quick thinking foiled his attempts to cheat during the exam.
To cover, back, or coat with a thin sheet of metal or other material.
The artisan foiled the glass to create a decorative mirror.
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