A thwarting an adversary in cribbage by spoiling his score; a balk.
source: Webster 1913
verb
cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
source: WordNet 3.0
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge. Foil your opponent.
source: WordNet 3.0
evade payment to
He bilked his creditors.
source: WordNet 3.0
escape, either physically or mentally
The thief eluded the police. This difficult idea seems to evade her. The event evades explanation.
source: WordNet 3.0
To frustrate or disappoint; to deceive or defraud, by nonfulfillment of engagement; to leave in the lurch; to give the slip to; as, to bilk a creditor.
