Afoul and Ferine

Afoul

Afoul adjective - Especially of a ship's lines etc.
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Ferine and afoul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ferine" instead an adverb "Afoul".

Ferine

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

Afoul and ferine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afoul" instead an adverb "Ferine".
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