verb as in strong fondness

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foil, impede, disrupt

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Example Sentences

Example:The security team successfully foiled the terrorist's plan to detonate a bomb.

Definition:To frustrate the intentions of an enemy; to thwart or defeat.

From foil

Example:Rain heavily impeded our attempt to drive to the remote wilderness.

Definition:To make difficult or delay progress; to obstruct.

From impede

Example:The disruption of the conference by protesters was a considerable setback.

Definition:To cause the cessation of continuity or normal operation; to break up or interrupt.

From disrupt