Synonyms of foiling

Noun

1. frustration, thwarting, foiling, hindrance, hinderance, interference

usage: an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

Verb

1. foil, contrast, counterpoint

usage: enhance by contrast; "In this picture, the figures are foiled against the background"

2. thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

usage: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"

3. foil, cover

usage: cover or back with foil; "foil mirrors"