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What is another word for Foil? – 180 Foil Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    barrier block thwart hinder obstruct impede prevent deter defeat frustrate counter counteract neutralize negate oppose resist withstand counterbalance offset deflect parry evade avoid shield protect safeguard screen cover envelop encase sheathe wrap enfold enclose confound perplex bewilder disconcert confuse mislead deceive dupe outmaneuver outwit outsmart outplay outdo outshine eclipse overshadow surpass excel outclass outperform

    Meaning of Foil

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "foil" can refer to a thin sheet of metal, especially one used as a wrapping or for decorative purposes.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "foil" as a device or strategy used to frustrate or defeat someone or something.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "foil" as a person or thing that contrasts with and highlights the qualities of another.

    Example Uses

    • The chef used aluminum foil to wrap the leftovers and keep them fresh.
    • The new security system will foil any attempts to break into the building.
    • The hero's bravery was highlighted by the cowardice of his foil, the villain.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    assist help aid support facilitate enable promote encourage enhance augment amplify boost strengthen reinforce complement supplement cooperate collaborate synergize combine unite merge integrate harmonize unify agree concur coincide align match correspond complement accord

    Related Nouns

    shield barrier block obstacle hindrance impediment obstruction deterrent defense protection safeguard screen cover envelope casing sheath wrapping encasement enclosure confounder perplexer deceiver strategist tactician opponent adversary rival competitor challenger

    Related Verbs

    thwart hinder obstruct impede prevent deter defeat frustrate counter counteract neutralize negate oppose resist withstand counterbalance offset deflect parry evade avoid shield protect safeguard screen cover envelop encase sheathe wrap enfold enclose

    Related Adjectives

    protective defensive obstructive impedimentary preventive deterrent counteractive neutralizing opposing resistant withstanding counterbalancing offsetting deflecting parrying evasive avoidant shielding safeguarding screening covering enveloping encasing sheathing wrapping enfolding enclosing confounding perplexing deceiving strategic tactical