foul play

• Comportamento desonesto, injusto ou criminoso, especialmente quando envolve violência ou ações ilegais. É usado no esporte para indicar violação das regras e, em contextos criminais, para sugerir assassinato ou circunstâncias suspeitas.

Unfair, dishonest, or criminal behavior, especially involving violence or illegal actions. Often used in sports to refer to a violation of rules, or in crime contexts to suggest murder or suspicious circumstances.

1. Criminal or violent activityB2formal

   Unlawful or dishonest behavior, especially involving violence or murder.

   Crime ou violência

   • The police suspect foul play in the disappearance of the man.
   • An investigation was launched to determine if there was any foul play.
   • The coroner found no evidence of foul play in the death.

2. Unfair or dishonest behavior in sportsB2formal

   Actions that break the rules of a game or sport, often involving cheating or dangerous conduct.

   Jogo desleal

   • The referee penalized the player for foul play.
   • Foul play resulted in a red card for the defender.
   • The team was disqualified due to repeated foul play.