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FOILING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Foiling.

Foiling - as a noun

An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frustrationthwarting

Foiling - as a verb

To cover or wrap with foil.

To prevent (something) from being accomplished.

Example: "I was foiled by my superior"

To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Example: "They foiled my plans."

To blunt; to dull; to spoil.

Example: "To foil the scent in hunting"

To tread underfoot; to trample.

To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.

To defile; to soil.

Example Sentences

"The foiling of the robbery was a result of the quick response from the security guard."
"The detective's investigation led to the foiling of a major smuggling operation."
"The timely intervention by the police resulted in the foiling of the terrorist plot."
"The team's effective defending led to the foiling of several goal-scoring attempts."
"The foiling of their plans left the criminals feeling frustrated and defeated."
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Word Game Points

Is FOILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FOILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FOILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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