Answer: foiled

AnswerCrossword Clue
FOILED

Thwarted, as a villain

FOILED

Frustrated

FOILED

"Curses! .. again!"

FOILED
Thwarted
FOILED
"Curses! ... again!"
FOILEDDefeated.
FOILEDBlocked.
FOILEDVillain's lament