afoul

/əˈfaʊl/

IPA: /AH0 F AW1 L/

adverb

1
(principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
“The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul.”
2
(with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
“He had a knack for running afoul of the law.”

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