befoul vs maculate

befoul is not an adjective while maculate is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
befoul	No	No	Yes	No
maculate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, befoul and maculate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of befoul include defile, foul.

befoul (adjective)	maculate (adjective)
	spotted or blotched
	morally blemished; stained or impure

befoul (verb)	maculate (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute	spot, stain, or pollute
	make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically