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defile vs foul

foul vs defile

defile and foul both are nouns.

defile is not an adjective while foul is an adjective.

defile and foul both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defile Yes No Yes No
foul Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, defile and foul are synonyms defined as:
  • defile and foul: spot, stain, or pollute
Other synonyms of defile include befoul, maculate.
defile (noun) foul (noun)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) an act that violates the rules of a sport
defile (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
defile (verb) foul (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute become soiled and dirty
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically make unclean
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon spot, stain, or pollute
make impure
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed
Difference between defile and foul

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