noun
Meaning 1
The act of befouling; soiling; making dirty.
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Standard Lemma guide
befoulment
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noun
Meaning 2
That which makes or has been made soiled.
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noun
Meaning 3
the state of being polluted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: defilement, pollution
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Broader terms: dirtiness, uncleanness
History
Etymology
From befoul + -ment.