befoul
pronunciation
How to pronounce befoul in British English:
UK [bɪ'faʊl]
How to pronounce befoul in American English:
US [bɪ'faʊl]
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- Verb:
- spot, stain, or pollute
Word Origin
- befoul (v.)
- early 14c., from be- + foul (v.). Related: Befouled; befouling.