Pronunciation: /əˈfaʊl/
adverb in a state of conflict, confusion, or disorder
A1 I accidentally knocked over the vase and it fell afoul of the table.
A2 The cat's tail got caught afoul of the chair as it tried to escape.
B1 The project ran afoul of budget constraints, causing delays.
B2 The new regulations have left many businesses running afoul of compliance issues.
C1 The company's expansion plans have run afoul of local zoning laws.
C2 The politician's controversial statements have put him afoul of public opinion.
preposition in or into a state of difficulty or disfavor
A1 The cat's tail got afoul of the curtain.
A2 The boat's propeller became afoul of a fishing net.
B1 The new regulations may run afoul of existing laws.
B2 The company's expansion plans could go afoul if market conditions change.
C1 The politician's controversial statements have gone afoul of public opinion.
C2 The negotiations between the two countries may go afoul due to disagreements over trade policies.
formal The project ran afoul of several regulatory requirements.
informal I think we might run afoul of the boss if we don't finish this report on time.
slang If you keep skipping class, you're going to get afoul with the school authorities.
figurative Her plans went afoul when unexpected obstacles arose.
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