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fouled vs foul

foul vs fouled

fouled is not a noun while foul is a noun.

fouled and foul both are adjectives.

fouled is not a verb while foul is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fouled No Yes No No
foul Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, fouled and foul are synonyms defined as:
  • fouled and foul: especially of a ship's lines etc
Other synonyms of fouled include afoul.
fouled (noun) foul (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
fouled (adjective) foul (adjective)
made dirty or foul (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
especially of a ship's lines etc 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
fouled (verb) foul (verb)
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 fouled and foul

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