befoul

Verb

To make dirty, pollute, or contaminate something.

ریشه

From 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'foul' (dirty or unclean).

مثال

• The factory's waste befouled the river.
• His reputation was befouled by the scandal.
• The air was befouled with smoke from the fire.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Befoul the water Befoul the air Befoul the environment Befoul someone's reputation