Synonyms for

Fouling

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

Definition

the act of becoming covered in dirt or grime, or the act of obstructing or interfering with something

Synonyms & similar words

chokeoff unclog contaminate choke befoul clogup congest backup defile pollute clog foul maculate soiling staining dirtying smudging sullying tarnishing smearing marking defiling polluting contaminating clogging obstructing blocking hindering interfering impeding hampering thwarting stymieing

Example sentences

  1. The bird's feathers were fouled with oil from the spill.
  2. The fouling of the engine caused it to stop working.
  3. The basketball player was frustrated after fouling out of the game.
  4. The boat's propeller was fouled with seaweed.
  5. The factory's emissions were fouling the air.

Quotes

  • The fouling of one thing is the cleaning of another.
  • Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are; not so much what we can acquire as it is what we can give away.
  • The fouling of the air is a crime against mankind.

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