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befoul

The word “befoul” has 2 syllables: be-foul

It's pronounced as /bɪˈfaʊl/

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In the thesaurus, “befoul” has 46 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for befoul along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for befoul

Antonyms for befoul

Meanings of befoul

  • verb
    1. To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.
    2. (specifically) To defecate on, to soil with excrement.
    3. To stain or mar (for example with infamy or disgrace).
    4. To entangle or run against so as to impede motion.

Example Sentences

  • Factories should not befoul the river with toxic waste.
  • Angry rumors can quickly befoul a person's reputation.
  • The overflowing trash began to befoul the streets with a terrible smell.
  • Some chemicals can befoul the soil and harm nearby plants.
  • Smoke from the fire continued to befoul the air throughout the town.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to befoul, such as: adulterate, begrime, bemire, besmirch, blacken, brighten, brush.

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