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befoul

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verb

Say it like: Bef-owl

The correct spelling is befoul. To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make foul; to soil; to contaminate, pollute.
  2. 2.(specifically) To defecate on, to soil with excrement.
  3. 3.To stain or mar (for example with infamy or disgrace).
  4. 4.To entangle or run against so as to impede motion.

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