Definition of Foul play

violent or otherwise illegal acts that lead to a crime being committed

Examples of Foul play in a sentence

The police suspected foul play but had no proof that the missing woman had actually been murdered.  🔊

Amy’s husband admitted that foul play was a possibility in the crime, but still denied any involvement.  🔊

The detectives believe that there was foul play because they found a bloody knife and glove at the crime scene.  🔊

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