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Definitions

fouling

[fou-ling] / ˈfaʊ lɪŋ /
NOUN
pollution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse corruption deterioration infection
STRONG
adulteration blight decomposition defilement desecration dirtying foulness impairment impurity misuse profanation rottenness soiling spoliation taint uncleanness vitiation
WEAK
besmearing besmirching greenhouse effect polluting tainting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sterility
WEAK
cleanliness purification

Example Sentences

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And after Smart grabbed it and threw up a desperate three... what was Jae’Sean Tate doing fouling him?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Both teams … the Heat and the Wizards … conspired with their flopping and intentional fouling to get him to 83.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

A Cardiff rugby club has said dog fouling on its playing fields is a "huge problem" which has been causing tension within the community.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Mali captain Bissouma was yellow-carded midway through the half for fouling veteran Senegal striker and twice African player of the year Sadio Mane.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Sympathy lamps were mixed with candles, giving the room a natural light without fouling the air with smoke.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss