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Afoul — synonyms, definition

1. afoul (Adjective)

2 synonyms
foul fouled
1 definition

afoul (Adjective) — (nautical) not having freedom of motion due to collision or entanglement; entangled. ex. "with its sails afoul"

2. afoul (Adverb)

1 definition

afoul (Adverb) — Into conflict with. ex. "Man obsessed with trains again runs afoul of law"