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- Dictionaryfoul 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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FOUL PLAY definition: 1. a criminal act that results in serious damage or injury, especially murder: 2. in sport, the…. Learn more.
The meaning of FOUL PLAY is violence; especially : murder. How to use foul play in a sentence.
FOUL PLAY meaning: 1. a criminal act that results in serious damage or injury, especially murder: 2. in sport, the…. Learn more.
Foul play definition: any treacherous or unfair dealing, especially involving murder. See examples of FOUL PLAY used in a sentence.
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.
Jun 27, 2024 · unfair or dishonest behavior (especially involving violence)
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.
Foul play definition: any treacherous or unfair dealing, especially involving murder. See examples of FOUL PLAY used in a sentence.
Foul Play definition: Intentionally violent or injurious behavior, especially that suggestive of a criminal act.
Definition of foul play noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
