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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But Gonzalez kept fouling off anything close to the strike zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Sithole's dismissal for fouling Brian Gutierrez was a simple decision for referee Wilton Sampaio.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

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

fouling

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