Synonyms for run afoul

Most common

conflict · infringe · contravene

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To become entangled or in conflict with.

Example sentences

• conflict Your behavior is in conflict with your principles.
• infringe They infringe on our basic freedoms.
• contravene Nature feigns to contravene her own laws.

By length

8 letters

conflict², infringe²

10 letters

contravene³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (conflict² = 2 syllables).