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Webster 1913 Edition
Afoul
A-foul′
,adv.
& Adj.
[Pref.
a-
+ foul
.] In collision; entangled.
Totten.
To run afoul of
, to run against or come into collision with, especially so as to become entangled or to cause injury.
Webster 1828 Edition
Afoul
AFOUL'
,adv.
Definition 2024
afoul
afoul
English
Adverb
afoul (comparative more afoul, superlative most afoul)
- (archaic, principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
- The ships' lines and sails were all afoul.
- (with with) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
- He had a knack for running afoul of the law.
Derived terms
Translations
in a state of entanglement or conflict (with)
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