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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

Example Sentences

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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

However, a judge ordered the council to re-look at the complaint, saying it had not considered the nub of the matter - whether the fouling constituted a "statutory nuisance".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

In the first two innings, the team made six-straight outs, struck out five times, swung at 22 of Gausman’s first 32 pitches, and whiffed on 12 while fouling off several mistake fastballs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Gausman threw five straight four-seem fastballs, with Smith just missing the last one, fouling it back to run the count full.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Expecting to see only Count Atlas fouling Seabiscuit, the newspapermen saw that and something more.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand