foils

NOUN

contrast

Synonyms

STRONG

antithesis background complement counterblow defense guard setting

VERB

circumvent, nip in the bud

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counter curb elude frustrate hinder nullify prevent thwart

STRONG

baffle balk beat bilk bollix buffalo check checkmate crab cramp crimp dash defeat disappoint disconcert ditch dodge duck faze juke outwit rattle restrain shake skip stop stymie

WEAK

foul up get around give the run-around give the slip hang up run circles around run rings around shake off shuffle off throw monkey wrench in upset the apple cart

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward help

STRONG

abet calm face inspirit liberate lose meet placate release soothe surrender

Example Sentences

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Foils are curved appendages protruding from the hull that lift the boat above the waves in certain conditions to reduce drag and make it sail faster.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

The Twin Foils are better for maneuvering in tight spots, reducing the chance that you'll kick the coral.

From Time Magazine Archive

Foils swishing downward, two fencers salute one another.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Foils were brought, and we whiled away best part of an half-hour.

From The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes by Sabatini, Rafael

"Foils or pistols, of course," said the Count.

From Saracinesca by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)