BEFOULS Meaning and
Definition
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Befouls is a verb and the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb "befoul." Befoul is derived from the combination of two words: "be" and "foul."
To befoul means to make something dirty, impure, unclean, or contaminated, especially by adding filth, pollutants, or harmful substances. It involves the process of staining, defiling, or tarnishing the appearance, condition, or quality of something. Befouling can occur physically through the deposition of dirt, grime, mud, or other unsightly materials.
Not limited to physical objects, this word can also describe the act of polluting or corrupting an idea, concept, reputation, or moral standard. It implies the act of tainting, defaming, or ruining the perceived purity, truthfulness, or integrity of something or someone. For instance, if a person spreads false accusations or slander against another, they befoul that individual's reputation.
Additionally, the concept of befouling can also extend to the environment, where the contamination of natural habitats, water bodies, or air quality can be described as befouling the ecosystem. Such pollution can have detrimental effects on flora, fauna, and human health, highlighting the significance and consequences of befouling activities. Overall, the word befouls conveys a sense of polluting, damaging, or staining, whether physically or metaphorically.
Common Misspellings for BEFOULS
Etymology of BEFOULS
The word "befouls" is derived from the combination of two root words: "be-" and "foul".
The prefix "be-" in this context serves as an intensifier, which means it enhances or strengthens the meaning of the root word that follows it. In this case, "be-" intensifies the root word "foul".
The root word "foul" originates from the Old English word "fūl" and has remained relatively consistent throughout various Germanic languages. It originally meant "dirty", "stained", or "polluted". Over time, the word evolved to encompass concepts of uncleanliness, impurity, or anything that is unpleasant or disagreeable.
When the intensifier "be-" is added to "foul", it forms the verb "befoul".
Conjugate verb Befouls
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
I
will befoul
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have befouled
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PAST
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befouled
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PAST PERFECT
I
had befouled
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PRESENT
I
befoul
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befoul
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befouls
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befoul
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have befouled
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I
am befouling
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