Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > A Synonyms of afoul Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. afoul(postnominal), foul, fouled, tangled (vs. untangled) usage: especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of afoul (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: mantra Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language