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A person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another
“Qualities such as these make goddesses a perfect foil to counter new forms of cultural colonisation.”
A person who is chosen to be punished or sacrificed
Lustrous chemical element
A performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian's jokes
A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air
Something or someone having qualities noticeably different from another
An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage
Comedian who sets up joke
A trail indicated by the characteristic smell of an animal and perceptible to hounds or other animals
A backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display
A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television
A thin layer covering a surface
A small, flat, very thin piece of something, typically one which has broken away or been peeled off from a larger piece
A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress
A thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality
A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
Weakness in character or morals
The act or instance of defeating
To prevent from achieving a goal
“His direct action and cool nerves foil the robbery in suitably dramatic fashion.”
To destroy or disrupt by means of sabotage
To prevent or protect (something) from being destroyed
To defy or frustrate
To give force or effect toward
Put a spoke in somebody's wheel
To achieve a victory over
To drive back
To deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone)
Cover with veneer
To rob by the use of trickery or threats
Conduct a discussion or argument in an evasive way
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