afoul /əˈfaʊl/adverb 2forms 2phrases 1 adverb2 •In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).He had a knack for running afoul of the law. •(no longer used) In a state of collision or entanglement.The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul. formsmore afoul · most afoul Phrases with afoul run afoul ofTo become entangled in; to run aground on.
