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defoul Meaning & Definition

[dɪˈfaʊɫ]

What Does Defoul Mean?

Defoul is a verb that means To trample underfoot. It can also mean To physically crush or break.

Defoul: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/dɪˈfaʊɫ/
Verb formsdefouls, defouling, defouled

Defoul Definition (Verb)

  1. To trample underfoot.
  2. To physically crush or break.
  3. To oppress, keep down.
  4. To defile the chastity of; to debauch, to rape.

Synonyms of Defoul

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Word Forms & Grammar

defoul (third-person singular simple present defouls, present participle defouling, simple past and past participle defouled)

Words That Rhyme With Defoul

Origin of Defoul

Inherited from Middle English defoulen, from Old French defouler.

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