What is another word for befoul?
Pronunciation: [bɪfˈa͡ʊl] (IPA) 
Befoul is defined as "to make dirty or pollute" and can be easily understood within context. However, there are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of befoul to communicate the same idea. Examples of these synonyms include defile, contaminate, taint, stain, spoil, mar, litter, soil, and corrupt. Each of these words has slightly different connotations, tone, and emphasis on the source of the pollution. However, all of these synonyms serve to illustrate the idea of something being made impure or dirty. So, depending on the context of the sentence, any of these synonyms could be used to replace befoul.
