foiled

Twice in the last two years, the Saudis foiled al Qaeda plots to attack American cities.

Foiled for the time being in his constructive policy, Borrow turned his attention to one of destruction.

I had an adventure with a couple of thieves and I foiled them; they've got seventy pistols.

But all his schemes were foiled by Cicero, who added unwearied activity to extraordinary penetration.

You have foiled me, and conquered: be it so; I congratulate you.

Foiled for the time being they made for the south coast, where they recruited their strength at one of the outlying settlements.