RUN AFOUL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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