foul play
The term "foul play" is commonly used to describe unethical or illegal actions, often involving violence or deception, in various contexts such as crime and sports.
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Definition
B2Crime
(general, formal)Unlawful or violent actions that cause harm or death.
Example
- The detective suspected foul play in the mysterious disappearance of the woman.
B1Sports
(general, informal)Unfair or dishonest behavior during a game or match.
Example
- The referee penalized the player for foul play during the football match.
B2General Ethics
(general, formal)Unethical or deceitful conduct in competitive or professional settings.
Example
- There were allegations of foul play in the company's bidding process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "foul play":
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