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RUN AFOUL
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Go against, as of rules and laws
Example:
This behavior conflicts with our rules
Synonyms:
conflict; contravene; infringe; run afoul
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "run afoul" is one way to...):
breach; break; go against; infract; offend; transgress; violate (act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s PP
