Meaning of the word fouled in English

What does fouled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fouled

US /faʊld/
UK /faʊld/

Verb

1.

to commit a foul in a game or sport

Example:
The player was fouled near the penalty area.
He fouled the opponent and received a yellow card.
2.

to make something dirty or polluted

Example:
The factory's waste fouled the river.
The air was fouled by the smoke from the burning tires.

Adjective

dirty or polluted

Example:
The river was fouled with industrial waste.
He stepped into a puddle of fouled water.