Foiled
/ˈfɔɪld/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of foil; to prevent the success of a plan or effort, especially in a legal or investigative context.
The suspect's attempt to commit fraud was foiled by timely police intervention.
Forms
- foil
- foiling
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Commentary
Used primarily as the past tense of 'foil' in legal and investigative contexts, indicating prevention or frustrated attempts.
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