Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sully
verb
/ˈsəːli/
Definition
To tarnish or damage the purity or integrity of something.
Examples
- He feared that the scandal would sully his family’s name.
- Don’t sully the beautiful landscape with garbage.
- The constant criticism began to sully her confidence.
Meaning
Sully means to make something unclean or to spoil its reputation.
Synonyms
- taint
- smear
- stain
- mar
- dishonor
