Befoul (Verb)
Meaning
Spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Raw sewage befouls the water supply, threatening the health of nearby residents.
- Excessive use of pesticides has managed to befoul every inch of the once pristine lake.
- Industrial waste befouls local waterways, resulting in devastating environmental consequences.
- The massive leak befouls the beaches, causing widespread closures and public health warnings.
- Recent oil spills are reported to befoul large sections of the ocean, harming marine ecosystems irreparably.