Foul
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British pronunciation/fˈa‍ʊl/
American pronunciation/ˈfaʊɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "foul"

01

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

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The public restroom had a foul atmosphere, with a combination of unpleasant smells.
The expired milk left a foul taste in her mouth, prompting an immediate reaction of disgust.
The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.
02

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

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The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.
The foul mood of the boss made everyone in the office tense and uncomfortable.
The foul sight of the decaying animal carcass repulsed passersby.
03

violating accepted standards or rules

04

(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

05

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

06

characterized by obscenity

07

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

08

especially of a ship's lines etc

Foul
01

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

foul definition and meaning

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

to foul
01

to play against the rules of a game

to foul definition and meaning
02

make impure

03

hit a foul ball

04

become soiled and dirty

05

make unclean

06

spot, stain, or pollute

07

become or cause to become obstructed

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The public restroom had a foul atmosphere, with a combination of unpleasant smells.
The expired milk left a foul taste in her mouth, prompting an immediate reaction of disgust.
The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.
The dumpster behind the restaurant emitted a foul smell, deterring passersby from approaching.
The stagnant water in the pond had a foul taste, discouraging any attempts at drinking from it.
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