Definitions for: Befoul

[v] spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*foul", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Befouled; p. pr. & vb.
n. Befouling.] [Cf. AS. bef?lan; pref. be- + f?lan to foul.
See Foul, a.]
1. To make foul; to soil.

2. To entangle or run against so as to impede motion.

Synonyms: defile, foul, maculate

See Also: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour, shame