Definitions

1. verb

to go off course, to make a mistake, or to get into trouble

“The sailor’s ship went afoul in the storm.”

2. noun

a situation in which someone or something goes off course, makes a mistake, or gets into trouble

“The team’s victory went afoul due to a technical foul.”

3. preposition

used to indicate that something or someone has gone off course or made a mistake

“The company went afoul of the law after a major scandal.”

4. adverb

used to indicate that something or someone has gone off course or made a mistake

“The team played poorly and went afoul in the game.”