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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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Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points apiece -- Towns drilling two free-throws to force overtime before fouling out in the extra session.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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

Posting on social media, Hay St Mary's football club in Hay-on-Wye said dog fouling was "an ongoing problem and we will not accept it any longer".

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

He ended up fouling out Irving in the fourth quarter of Arcadia’s 58-53 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

And although they tried to create makeshift filters, the machines were fouling and overheating one after another.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman