Afoul and Brutish

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Afoul adjective - Especially of a ship's lines etc.

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Brutish and afoul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brutish" instead an adverb "Afoul".

Brutish adjective - Having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal.

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Afoul and brutish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afoul" instead an adverb "Brutish".

Nearby Words: brutal, brute

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