🖤sully

verb
/ˈsʌli/

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example Sentences

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

Example Expressions

sully one’s name

Synonyms

taint, tarnish, stain, disgrace, defile

Antonyms

honor, purify, clean

Collocations

sully reputation, sully honor, sully image, sully name

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