cry foul

phrase

: to complain that someone has done something unfair

crying foul over the change in the rules

Examples of cry foul in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The National Union of Journalists cried foul, calling this move a clear attempt to undermine collective bargaining. — Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Two of the 10 losing bidders cried foul, and are suing to put a stop to the contract. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026

Belgium is crying foul after FIFA cleared USMNT star Folarin Balogun before Monday's World Cup Round of 16 showdown in Seattle. — Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

This raises major questions over whether there will be proper oversight of the key department as Democrats continue to cry foul over their actions in the field. — Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for cry foul

• afoul
• wildfowl
• foule
• fowl
• growl
• howl
• jowl
• owl
• prowl
• scowl
• waterfowl