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adjective

Definition of befoulednext
as in filthy
not clean given the task of cleaning the animals' befouled pens

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befouled

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verb

past tense of befoul
1
as in stained
to make dirty unsightly mud and slush befouls the family car every winter

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2
as in polluted
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable the enemy had befouled the water in all of the area's wells with animal carcasses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befouled
  1. filthy
  2. poisoned
  3. blackened
  4. dusty
  5. muddy
  6. dirty
  7. black
Adjective
  • My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Down and out in Tinseltown, where white glistening snow turns to filthy slush.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of filthy
Verb
  • Poisoned Data, Poisoned Outcomes One of the biggest dangers in the AI supply chain is poisoned training data.
    Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Haunting pictures of rows of small bodies covered in white sheets—some of the 400 children who were poisoned in the attack—became emblematic of the Assad regime’s cruelty.
    Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of poisoned
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Definition of blackened
Adjective
  • And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • During the ceremony, the groom was in flip-flops while the bride and officiant were barefoot on a patch of dirt surrounded by lush greenery, which quickly became a muddy mess.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a muddy net crawl, a gate to break through, letter tiles, a combination lock, a machete and lastly, a hanging bat puzzle!
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • From savory breads and rolls for sandwiches and soup-sopping to decadent sweet loaves and rolls for breakfast or dessert, the easy recipes give you a break while your mixer does the dirty work.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Romans liked to give the appearance of civilized rule by getting local thugs to do their dirty work.
    N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • Available in bold monochromatic hues of black, white, blue, red, and forest green, debuting in stores on January 2nd.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Greek warrior coin, which was offered for sale in 2020, features a figure holding a spear while draped in a black, blue and white American flag.
    Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of black
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