Definition of run afoul Run afoul
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What does run afoul mean?
WordNet
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| run afoul - go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" | ||
| conflict, infringe, contravene | ||
| infract, breach, go against, offend, transgress, violate, break pass beyond (limits or boundaries) | ||
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- run afoul (Verb)
To become entangled or in conflict with.
