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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

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

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Brink was a star at Stanford but became known for her fouling habits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

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

Nicole doesn’t believe in the concept of fouling.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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