foul
adjective
grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome.
have fouled
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present perfectof foul.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Rodrigo Muniz was deemed to have fouled Trevoh Chalobah as he tried to turn the Chelsea defender near the halfway line.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
They are each connected to shore by miles of oil-carrying pipeline, and spills have fouled the sea multiple times since the area was first developed in the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
“Obviously if I had the moment back I wouldn’t have fouled him,” said Gilgeous-Alexander, who had a playoff career high with 36 points.
From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024
Contaminated fuel or an inadvertently closed valve could have fouled or starved the main generators.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
But, alas, alas! why should such vile suspicions have fouled his mind?
From The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope
