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befoul vs foul

foul vs befoul

befoul is not a noun while foul is a noun.

befoul is not an adjective while foul is an adjective.

befoul and foul both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
befoul No No Yes No
foul Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, befoul and foul are synonyms defined as:
  • befoul and foul: spot, stain, or pollute
Other synonyms of befoul include defile, maculate.
befoul (noun) foul (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
befoul (adjective) foul (adjective)
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
characterized by obscenity
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
offensively malodorous
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
especially of a ship's lines etc
violating accepted standards or rules
befoul (verb) foul (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute become soiled and dirty
make unclean
spot, stain, or pollute
make impure
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed
Difference between befoul and foul

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