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queer vs foil

foil vs queer

queer and foil both are nouns.

queer is an adjective but foil is not an adjective.

queer and foil both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
queer Yes Yes Yes No
foil Yes No Yes No
As verbs, queer and foil are synonyms defined as:
  • queer and foil: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Other synonyms of queer include baffle, bilk, cross, frustrate, scotch, spoil, thwart.
queer (noun) foil (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
queer (adjective) foil (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
queer (verb) foil (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position cover or back with foil
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
enhance by contrast
Difference between queer and foil

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