befoul
/bɪˈfaʊl/
verb
- To make something dirty, polluted, or impure.
- The factory was fined for befouling the river with chemicals.
- Litter can befoul a beautiful park if people are not careful.
- The oil spill befouled the coastline for miles.
- To spoil or ruin something good, such as a reputation or relationship.
- The scandal befouled the team's proud history.
- The false rumors befouled his good name in the community.
- Gossip can befoul friendships if people believe it.
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