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Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste
“Many of these residents have complained to me about the foul taste and murky color of their tap water.”
Containing or full of noxious matter
“Alicia breathed in the foul air of the bar, thankful that the smell of cigarettes wasn't as potent today.”
Filthy, dirty or unclean
“The sheets and blankets were foul, and the room smelled awful.”
Hostile or disagreeable in mood or manner
“But sometimes he'd be in a foul mood, telling people off and humiliating them in front of their co-workers.”
Wicked or immoral in nature
“King Hamlet's tormented spirit reveals that a hidden crime of foul murder condemns it to walk the earth and roast in hell.”
Obscene or indecent in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
“With that, he began to curse and employ such foul language that I became frightened and actually feared for my life.”
Not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair or legal
“After Litvinenko himself accused Scaramella of a foul play, he became the focus of the press and all the dirty linen was washed in public.”
Characterized by misery or gloom
“The rest, however, bore their swords and their allegiance to the king of France, and spread throughout the country the foul news of Arthur's murder.”
Ugly or unsightly in appearance
“The smell of gore and blood came from these foul creatures.”
Characterized by windy or stormy conditions
“The foul weather has kept residents indoors for most of the day.”
Not characterized by or conducive to physical health or well-being
Mistaken, faulty, or in error
Ill-mannered in nature
To make dirty or polluted
“When planning, it's wise to site ponds away from trees as dead leaves will foul the water.”
To decompose or break down, especially biologically
“The meat will foul and you may need to reach out to your local game officer on what to do next.”
To make or become entangled or jammed
“The vessel's net would foul the 52-foot motor lifeboat's twin 36-inch brass propellers.”
To make or become clogged
“The waste products from these agents create a mess and unpleasant odors as they foul the drain.”
To decrease the value, character, or quality of
“Chase is afraid the movie he's making might foul his reputation with fans who jumped on his bandwagon as the stinging-satirist-buffoon.”
To spoil or render less pure by adding impurities or other substances
To make an inaccurate or poor contact or strike
To cause physical or bodily damage or injury to
To make a mistake or error
A breach of the rules, especially in sports
“Ed did not commit a foul on that play. Just ask him.”
Unacceptable or improper behavior
An erroneous or faulty strike or hit
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