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Meaning of fouls
The primary meaning of "fouls" refers to acts or instances of wrongdoing, especially in a sport, or a breach of rules or laws.
Etymology of fouls
The word "foul" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "fūl" meaning "guilty" or "criminal", and the Old Norse word "fúl" meaning "guilty" or "filthy"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including sports, law, and morality, to denote a breach of rules or a wrongdoing
Synonyms
mistakes
errors
infringements
violations
transgressions
offenses
wrongdoing
misdeeds
delinquencies
misconduct
wrongdoing
trespasses
lapses
blunders
faults
infringements
breaches
indiscretions
improprieties
missteps
misbehaviors
transgressions
faults
slips
oversights
gaffes
faux pas
peccadilloes
indiscretions
Definitions
- A breach of the rules or laws, especially in a sport
- * An act or instance of wrongdoing, especially in a sport
- * To commit a foul, especially in a sport
Usage Examples
- The referee called a foul on the player for tripping an opponent
- * The company was fined for fouling the environment with toxic waste
- * The politician's foul language sparked outrage among voters
Antonyms
correctness
accuracy
propriety
decency
integrity
honesty
fairness
justice
rectitude
righteousness
virtue
morality
ethics
legality
legitimacy
lawfulness
orderliness
cleanliness
purity