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FOILING Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word foiling. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word foiling. (close relations)
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blocking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

frustrating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• discouraging by hindering

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

impeding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

thwarting
verbv
noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

adjective satellite

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

checking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

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

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

counteracting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• act in opposition to

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

hampering
verbv
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

inhibiting
adjectiveadj
verb

• prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something

• limit, block, or decrease the action or function of

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

nullifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• declare invalid

• show to be invalid

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

obstructing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

restraining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

sabotaging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

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

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

stymieing
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

suppressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

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

cross
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

adjective satellite

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

verb

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

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

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

enhancer
nounn
noun

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

Best Hypernyms For FOILING

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