Foul and Violate

Foul

Foul verb - To make dirty.

Violate and foul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Violate" instead a verb "Foul".

Nearby Words: foulness, fouled, foully, fouling

Violate

Violate verb - To treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect.
Usage example: the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses

Foul and violate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foul" instead a verb "Violate".
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