foul

• Beschreibt etwas, das äußerst unangenehm, widerwärtig oder moralisch verwerflich ist, oft in Bezug auf Geruch, Geschmack oder Benehmen. Bedeutet auch regelwidrig oder unfair, besonders im Sport.

Describes something that is offensive, disgusting, or unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

1. Disgusting or offensiveB1formal

   Extremely unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

   Ekelhaft

   • The garbage left a foul odor in the kitchen.
   • He made a foul remark that offended everyone.
   • The water tasted foul and was undrinkable.

   Synonymedisgustingfetidloathsomenauseatingoffensiveputridrankrepulsiverevoltingsickeningstinkingvile

   Antonymecleanfragrantfreshpuresweetwholesome

2. Unfair or against the rulesB1formal

   Contrary to accepted rules or standards, especially in sports.

   Unfair oder regelwidrig

   • The referee called a foul play during the match.
   • He was penalized for a foul tackle.
   • That was a foul move in the game.

   Synonymecheatingillegalimproperunfairunsportsmanlike

   Antonymecleanfairlegal

3. Very bad or unpleasantB2informal

   Used informally to describe something of very poor quality or extremely unpleasant.

   Widerlich

   • The weather has been foul all week.
   • She was in a foul mood after the argument.
   • The movie was absolutely foul; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   Synonymeabysmalatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyrottenterrible

   Antonymedelightfulexcellentgreatwonderful

• Substantiv, das eine regelwidrige Handlung in Sport oder Spiel bezeichnet oder etwas moralisch Anstößiges, Ekelhaftes.

A noun referring to an act that is against the rules of a sport or game, or something that is morally offensive or disgusting.

1. Illegal action in sportsA2formalsport

   An action that breaks the rules of a sport, often resulting in a penalty.

   Foul

   • The referee called a foul on the defender.
   • He committed a foul by pushing the opponent.
   • The player received a yellow card for a dangerous foul.

   Synonymebreachinfractioninfringementoffensetransgressionviolation

2. Unfair or dishonest actB2informal

   An action that is morally wrong or unfair.

   Foul

   • The politician was accused of fouls in the election campaign.
   • She considered his betrayal a foul against their friendship.
   • The company committed a foul by manipulating the data.

   Synonymedishonestyinjusticemisdeedoffensetransgressionunfairnessviolationwrong

   Antonymeequityfairnesshonestyintegrityjusticeproprietyrighteousnessvirtue

• Verb, das benutzt wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas zu beschmutzen oder zu besudeln, oder im Sport, ein unerlaubtes Handeln gegen einen Gegner zu begehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, polluted, or impure, or in sports, committing an illegal action against an opponent.

1. Commit a foul in sportsB1formalsport

   To break the rules of a game by making an illegal move or contact.

   Ein Foul begehen

   • The player fouled his opponent during the match.
   • He was penalized for fouling the striker in the penalty area.
   • The referee called a foul when the defender fouled the attacker.

2. Make dirty or polluteB2formal

   To make something dirty, impure, or contaminated.

   Verschmutzen

   • The factory's waste fouled the river.
   • Oil spills can foul the ocean for years.
   • The smoke from the fire fouled the air in the entire valley.

   Synonymebefoulbegrimebesmirchcontaminatedefilepollutesmearsoilstaintarnish

   Antonymeclarifycleanpurify

3. Entangle or obstructB2formal

   To cause something to become tangled or blocked.

   Verheddern oder blockieren

   • The fishing line fouled around the propeller.
   • Debris fouled the engine, causing it to stop.
   • The rope fouled the anchor, preventing it from dropping.

   Synonymeblockcatchclogentanglejamobstructsnarltangle

   Antonymeclearfreeunblock

Phrasal-Variantenfoul outfoul up