Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Fouling.
Fouling - as an adjective
Fouling - as a noun
An act that violates the rules of a sport
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
infringement18violation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fouling - as an adjective satellite
Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
Example: "A disgusting smell"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgustful15disgusting13distasteful15loathly13loathsome14repellant11repellent11repelling12revolting13skanky17wicked16yucky17Offensively malodorous
Example: "A foul odor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fetid9foetid10foul-smellingfunky15ill-scentednoisome9smelly11stinking13Violating accepted standards or rules
Example: "A dirty fighter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheating14unsporting13unsportsmanlike23(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
Example: "Foul (or dirty) copy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marked-upCharacterized by obscenity
Example: "Had a filthy mouth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cruddy13filthy15nasty8Fouling - as a verb
Make impure
Example: "The industrial wastes polluted the lake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contaminate15pollute9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
begrime12bemire10colly10grime8soil4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become or cause to become obstructed
Example: "The leaves clog our drains in the fall"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back upchoke14choke offclog7clog upcongest10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13impede11jam12obstruct12obturate10occlude12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spot, stain, or pollute
Example: "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoul11defile10maculate12Make unclean
Example: "Foul the water"
Become soiled and dirty
Example Sentences
"The fouling of water pipes can lead to reduced water flow."
"Cleaning the fouling off the boat's hull increased its speed."
"The fouling on the windows made it difficult to see outside."
"Bird fouling on the statues needed to be cleaned regularly."
"The fouling of the engine caused it to overheat."
Word Game Points
Is FOULING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fouling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOULING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is FOULING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fouling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOULING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is FOULING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fouling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOULING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
