Avoid and Foil

Avoid

Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Usage example: trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like

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Foil and avoid are semantically related. in prevent topic. In some cases you can use "Foil" instead a verb "Avoid".

Foil verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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Avoid and foil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avoid" instead a verb "Foil".

Nearby Words: foiled, foiling

attack	avoid attack	foil attack
death	avoid death	foil death
time	avoid time	foil time
trap	avoid trap	foil trap
Other words: ending, attacks, enemies.

Redemption Equals Death: In Kushiel's Dart, Isidore d'Aiglemort goes on a suicide mission to avoid being remembered as a traitor (and foil the plans of Chess Master, Melisande).

Source: Literature / Kushiel's Legacy
In Kushiel's Dart, Isidore d'Aiglemort goes on a suicide mission to avoid being remembered as a traitor (and foil the plans of Chess Master, Melisande).

Source: Redemption Equals Death
The Incredible Hulk - In this Wide Open Sandbox adaptation of the film, the Hulk attempts to foil the evil plots of the Enclave organization while trying to avoid being captured by the military.

Source: Franchise / Marvel Cinematic Universe