Synonyms for

Afoul

Verb / ʌˈfaʊl / Another word for afoul — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a state of entanglement or conflict

Synonyms & similar words

foul fouled entangled jumbled knotted muddled snarled embroiled entwined involved embroiled confused complicated tangled perplexed disordered disarranged disheveled disorganized chaotic messy jumbled

Example sentences

  1. The fisherman's lines got afoul of each other and he had to spend time untangling them.
  2. The two children got afoul of each other and started fighting over the toy.
  3. The branches of the tree were afoul and it took some time to prune them.
  4. The computer software got afoul and crashed unexpectedly.
  5. The traffic was all afoul due to the accident on the highway.

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  • The most violent element in society is ignorance.
  • When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
  • The best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

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