befoul
to make dirty or filthy; soil; defile; sully: a bird that befouls its own nest.
Origin of befoul
1Other words from befoul
- be·foul·er, noun
- be·foul·ment, noun
Words Nearby befoul
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How to use befoul in a sentence
And, inevitably, that serial killer himself soon arrives in town, thus befouling Isaiah’s refuge.
Joe Ide’s IQ series continues with the idiosyncratic marvel ‘Smoke’ | Maureen Corrigan | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostAdolf Hitler, despite being the most evil force ever to befoul mankind, was also a kind and conscientious employer.
Self-consciousness compels such creatures to befoul their origin.
He, the officer, must befoul his person and derange his hours of rest and recreation, that others may enjoy.
Shandygaff | Christopher MorleyWhy, I would rather lose the power of speech for ever than befoul your ears with the record of my shame.
A Traitor's Wooing | Headon Hill
The fumes of tobacco befoul the air around, and public health suffers in consequence.
A Guide to Health | Mahatma GandhiI could not prevent myself from saying, "Do you think it is nice to befoul your own nest?"
My Actor-Husband | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for befoul
/ (bɪˈfaʊl) /
(tr) to make dirty or foul; soil; defile
Derived forms of befoul
- befouler, noun
- befoulment, noun
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