3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Afoul' in a Sentence
"In a state of collision or entanglement, such as a ship with its shrouds afoul." more
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The spy's cover was at risk of going afoul as suspicious eyes followed their every move.
The birds in the sky scattered as the planes flew dangerously afoul of their nesting area.
The carefully arranged bouquet went afoul as a strong gust of wind scattered the flowers.
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