Foiled and Subdued

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Foiled adjective - Disappointingly unsuccessful.

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Subdued and foiled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subdued" instead the word "Foiled" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: foil, foiling

Subdued adjective - Not excessively showy.

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Foiled and subdued are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foiled" instead the word "Subdued" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

In Count Marzo's backstory, he was foiled and subdued by forces led by Captain Nero (Adam's grandfather).

Source: Western Animation / He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)

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