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Vocabulary Entry
foul
|noun • verb • adjective
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noun
A foul is a violation of the rules in a sport or game.
Example Sentences
"The player was penalized for committing a foul during the match."
"He was awarded a free kick after the opponent's foul."
"In basketball, a personal foul can lead to free throws."
V
verb
To foul is to break the rules or to commit a transgression, often in sports.
Example Sentences
"The player fouled his opponent by pushing him."
"If you foul the ball, it counts as a strike in baseball."
"The referee decided to foul the player's last-minute attempt."
A
adjective
Foul describes something that is offensive, unpleasant, or very dirty.
Example Sentences
"The foul smell coming from the garbage was unbearable."
"He had a foul attitude that made it hard to work with him."
"The weather was foul, with heavy rain and strong winds."