1foil 
/ˈfojəl/ verb
foils; foiled; foil·ing /ˈfojəl/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to prevent (someone) from doing something or achieving a goal : defeat
▪ Police managed to foil the burglars. — often used as (be) foiled ▪ He was foiled by his opponents once again. ▪ She was foiled by her own indecision. 2 : to prevent (something) from happening or being successful
▪ Police foiled an attempted robbery. ▪ Her accident foiled her dreams of becoming a dancer.
▪ Police managed to foil the burglars. — often used as (be) foiled ▪ He was foiled by his opponents once again. ▪ She was foiled by her own indecision.
▪ Police foiled an attempted robbery. ▪ Her accident foiled her dreams of becoming a dancer.
