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    Foul play
    /ˌfoul ˈplā/

    noun

    • 1. unfair play in a game or sport: "the referee sent off two players for foul play"
    • 2. unlawful or dishonest behavior, in particular violent crime 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. 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.

  3. 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.

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  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › foul-playfoul play noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  8. 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,...

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

    Jun 11, 2024 · unfair or dishonest behavior (especially involving violence)

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

    3 days ago · 1. any treacherous or unfair dealing, esp. involving murder. We feared that he had met with foul play. 2. unfair conduct in a game.

  12. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › foul-playfoul play noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. [uncountable] criminal or violent activity that causes someone's death Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play (= did not suspect that the person had been murdered). Want to learn more?

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