RUN AFOUL
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Run Afoul.
Run Afoul - as a verb
Go against, as of rules and laws
Example: "He ran afoul of the law"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The politician's comments about immigration have caused him to run afoul of many voters."
"The company's deceptive advertising tactics may run afoul of consumer protection laws."
"The new tax regulations are likely to make many businesses run afoul of the law."
"The controversial art exhibit is expected to run afoul of public decency standards."
"The celebrity's offensive tweets caused him to run afoul of his fan base."
