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maculate vs befoul

befoul vs maculate

maculate is an adjective but befoul is not an adjective.

maculate and befoul both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maculate No Yes Yes No
befoul No No Yes No
As verbs, maculate and befoul are synonyms defined as:
  • maculate and befoul: spot, stain, or pollute
Other synonyms of maculate include defile, foul.
maculate (adjective) befoul (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
maculate (verb) befoul (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute spot, stain, or pollute
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Difference between maculate and befoul

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