Foiling and Shielding

Foiling

Foiling noun - An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

Shielding and foiling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shielding" instead an adjective "Foiling".

Nearby Words: foil, foiled

Shielding

Shielding noun - The act of shielding from harm.
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Synonyms for Shielding

Foiling and shielding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foiling" instead an adjective "Shielding".

Nearby Words: shield, shielded
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