collocations.org

Collocations for foul play - noun

1. criminal activity

VERB + foul play

suspect
rule out (esp. BrE)
The police have ruled out foul play in their investigation of his death.

Back to top ▲


PHRASES

evidence of foul play
The police found no evidence of foul play.

Back to top ▲


2. (BrE) play that is against the rules

ADJECTIVE

deliberate, serious

Back to top ▲


VERB + foul play

be guilty of
He was clearly guilty of foul play and deserved to be sent off.

Back to top ▲

Report an error or submit a comment/suggestion on foul play