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Befoul

verb
(past & past part. befouled; pres. part. befouling)
1.
Spot, stain, or pollute.  Synonyms: defile, foul, maculate.



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"Befoul" Quotes from Famous Books



... promiscuity in which some of the rich people in Europe lived appalled him. Adultery with the consent of the husband is a filthy thing: without the husband's knowledge it is a base deceit only worthy of a rascally servant hiding away to betray and befoul his master's honor. How often had he not piteously despised those whom he had known to be guilty of such cowardice! He had broken with some of his friends who had thus dishonored themselves in his eyes.... And now he too ...
— Jean-Christophe Journey's End • Romain Rolland



Words linked to "Befoul" :   dishonour, attaint, disgrace, shame, dishonor



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