foul play

Definitions

1. Unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior, especially of a malicious or violent nature.
   uncountable
2. Any violation of rules.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“'I think⟳ there's been foul play⟳,' said Poole, hoarsely.”

“An autopsy, pending a toxicology report⟳, would determine⟳ the cause of death, the Los Angeles county medical examiner said. Foul play⟳ was not suspected, said Cap Scot Williams, who leads the city’s police robbery homicide division that is investigating Perry’s death.”

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