Befoul and Sweep

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Befoul verb - To make dirty.

Usage example: unsightly mud and slush befouls the family car every winter

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Sweep is an antonym for befoul.

Nearby Word: befouling

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Befoul is an antonym for sweep.

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

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