Pronunciation: /əˈfaʊl ʌv/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I accidentally ran afoul of the rules in the game.
A2 The new employee unknowingly went afoul of company policy.
B1 The politician found himself afoul of the law after the scandal broke.
B2 The company was at risk of going afoul of regulations if they didn't make changes.
C1 The journalist's investigative reporting often led her afoul of powerful figures.
C2 The CEO was careful not to go afoul of any ethical boundaries in his business dealings.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I accidentally ran afoul of the rules by entering the restricted area.
A2 She didn't realize she was afoul of the law until the police stopped her.
B1 The company found itself afoul of regulations due to improper waste disposal.
B2 The politician's controversial statements ran afoul of public opinion and led to a drop in popularity.
C1 The company's unethical practices have repeatedly run afoul of international laws and regulations.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research ran afoul of traditional scientific beliefs, but ultimately led to new discoveries.
formal The company found itself afoul of the law due to their unethical business practices.
informal He always seems to be afoul of his boss's rules.
slang Don't get afoul of the bouncer at the club, he's known to be strict.
figurative She was constantly afoul of her own emotions, never able to find peace within herself.
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