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foul in Latin

foul in Latin is foedus, polluo, poluo — foul means dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

foul in Latin

foedus
adj
polluo
verb
(transitive) To make dirty.
poluo
verb
(transitive) To make dirty.
foedō
verb
(transitive) To besmirch.

What does "foul" mean?

  1. adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
    "A foul odor came from the abandoned building."
  2. adj Vulgar or abusive, especially referring to language.
    "He apologized for his foul language during the game."
  3. verb To make something dirty, blocked, or tangled.
    "Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine."
  4. verb In sports, to break a rule through illegal contact with an opponent.
    "The defender fouled him just outside the box."
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foul in a sentence

  • A foul odor came from the abandoned building.
  • The weather turned foul just as they set off.
  • He apologized for his foul language during the game.
  • Oil fouled the propeller and stalled the engine.

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What is "foul" in Latin?

"foul" in Latin is foedus, polluo, poluo. foul means: Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.

How do you use "foul" in a sentence?

Example: "A foul odor came from the abandoned building." In Latin, "foul" is foedus, polluo, poluo.

Are there other ways to say "foul" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "foul": foedus, polluo, poluo, foedō.

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