CEFR C1

befouled

verb (past participle)

Meaning

Made dirty, polluted, or morally corrupted.

Examples

The once-clear river was now befouled with industrial waste.
His reputation became befouled after the scandal was exposed.

Synonyms: dirty, soiled, polluted, defiled, sullied

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befouled (C1)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: /bɪˈfaʊld/

Definition

Made dirty, polluted, or morally corrupted.

Examples

The once-clear river was now befouled with industrial waste.
His reputation became befouled after the scandal was exposed.

Synonyms of befouled

Words with a similar meaning to befouled:

dirty
soiled
polluted
defiled
sullied

Antonyms of befouled

Words with the opposite meaning to befouled:

cleaned
purified
sanctified

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