foiled

Phonetic Respelling: [ foild ]

Definition:

v. to prevent from achieving a goal- defeat; n. a very thin flexible sheet of a metal such as aluminum.

Sentence:

Their foiled attempt to capture the flag frustrated them.

More example sentences:

Their foiled attempt to capture the flag frustrated them.

Hear it

Who foiled the thief?

Hear it

What foiled Marvin's plans to go back to New York with a parent?

Hear it

Synonyms:

defeat; circumvent; nip in the bud; thwart; impede

Antonyms:

aid; assist; help

Foiled rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • boiled
  • broiled
  • coiled
  • oiled
  • roiled
  • soiled
  • spoiled
  • toiled
• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • embroiled
  • recoiled
  • uncoiled
  • unspoiled