Foil and Obstruct

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Foil verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

Usage example: in popular fiction the hero will always foil the villain's plans

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Obstruct is a synonym for foil in thwart topic. In some cases you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Foil", when it comes to topics like impede.

Nearby Words: foiled, foiling

Obstruct verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

Usage example: this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions

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Foil is a synonym for obstruct in impede topic. Sometimes you can use "Foil" instead a verb "Obstruct".

way	foil way	obstruct way
plan	foil plan	obstruct plan
villain	foil villain	obstruct villain
plans	foil plans	obstruct plans
Other words: enemies, attempts, bureaucrats.

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