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Afoul

Definition:

(adverb) In a state of collision, entanglement or conflict.

(adjective) In a position where someone or something is in conflict or disagreement with another person or thing.

Examples:

Adverb:

• The two cyclists crashed afoul of each other during the race.
• Her hair got tangled in the tree branches, leaving her afoul.

Adjective:

• The politician found himself afoul of the law after his involvement in the corruption scandal.
• Due to their differing opinions, the team was in constant afoul state.

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• Collision
• Entanglement
• Conflict
• Disagreement