20+ Synonyms for Foul & Similar Words
Definition of foul
- adjective
- highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease"; "the idea of eating meat is repellent to me"; "revolting food"; "a wicked stench"
- offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"
- violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "foul"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like afoul, befoul, cheating can replace "foul" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "foul" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Foul" in song lyrics
See how foul is used in real songs:
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"Realm, what we build to create a song foul"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"Yeah it sound foul"
500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets -
"After blowing trial, life became foul"
9th Prince — Snatching Pocketbooks
Frequently asked questions
- What are synonyms for foul?
- Synonyms for foul include: afoul, befoul, cheating, choke, clog, congest, contaminate, defile, dirty, disgustful, and 10 more.
- How many synonyms does foul have?
- Foul has 20 synonyms.