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FOILED Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word foiled. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word foiled. (close relations)
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blocked
verbv
adjective satellite

• closed to traffic

• completely obstructed or closed off

checked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• patterned with alternating squares of color

crushed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

dashed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• having gaps or spaces

defeated
verbv
adjective

• beaten or overcome; not victorious

noun

• people who are defeated

adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

disappointed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

frustrated
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

impeded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made difficult or slow

obstructed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

overcome
verbv
verb

• win a victory over

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome

thwarted
verbv
adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

curbed
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

verb

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

hindered
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

overpowered
adjectiveadj
verb

• overcome by superior force

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

quashed
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• declare invalid

sabotaged
verbv
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

stymied
verbv
noun

• a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

• a thwarting and distressing situation

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

thwart
verbv
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

baffle
verbv
noun

• a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

bilk
verbv
verb

• cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• evade payment to

• escape, either physically or mentally

Best Hypernyms For FOILED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for foiled, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
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Phrases (2)
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