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    foul play
    /ˌfaʊl ˈpleɪ/

    noun

    • 1. unfair play in a game or sport: "the referee sent off two players for foul play"
    • 2. criminal or violent behaviour, in particular when resulting in another's death: "the man appeared to have died as a result of a fall, and foul play was not suspected"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOUL PLAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FOUL PLAY definition: 1. a criminal act that results in serious damage or injury, especially murder: 2. in sport, the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foul playFoul play Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FOUL PLAY is violence; especially : murder. How to use foul play in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOUL PLAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FOUL PLAY meaning: 1. a criminal act that results in serious damage or injury, especially murder: 2. in sport, the…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › foul-playFOUL PLAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Foul play definition: any treacherous or unfair dealing, especially involving murder. See examples of FOUL PLAY used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOUL PLAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Foul play is criminal violence or activity that results in a person's death. The report says it suspects foul play was involved in the deaths of two journalists. 2. uncountable noun. Foul play is unfair or dishonest behaviour, especially during a sports game. Players were warned twice for foul play.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › foul+playFoul play - definition of foul play by The Free Dictionary

    Define foul play. foul play synonyms, foul play pronunciation, foul play translation, English dictionary definition of foul play. n. 1. Intentionally violent or injurious behavior, especially that suggestive of a criminal act. 2. Inappropriate, unethical, or unlawful conduct,...

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foul playFoul play - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 19, 2024 · unfair or dishonest behavior (especially involving violence)

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfoul play noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˌfaʊl ˈpleɪ/ [uncountable] criminal or violent activity that causes somebody’s death. Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play (= did not suspect that the person had been murdered). The police found no evidence of foul play. The police have ruled out foul play in the case of his death.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › foul playFOUL PLAY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    Foul play definition: any treacherous or unfair dealing, especially involving murder. See examples of FOUL PLAY used in a sentence.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › foul-playFoul Play Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Foul Play definition: Intentionally violent or injurious behavior, especially that suggestive of a criminal act.