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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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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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

They emphasized their agreement that without the fouling, Seabiscuit would have won anyway.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand