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foul vs attaint

attaint vs foul

foul is a noun but attaint is not a noun.

foul is an adjective but attaint is not an adjective.

foul and attaint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul Yes Yes Yes No
attaint No No Yes No
As verbs, attaint is a hypernym of foul; that is, attaint is a word with a broader meaning than foul:
  • foul: spot, stain, or pollute
  • attaint: bring shame or dishonor upon
Other hypernyms of foul include disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame.
foul (noun) attaint (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul (adjective) attaint (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
foul (verb) attaint (verb)
become soiled and dirty condemn by attainder
make unclean bring shame or dishonor 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 foul and attaint

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