Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sully
verb
/ˈsʌli/
Definition
To tarnish or damage a reputation or image.
Examples
- The scandal sully his previously stellar reputation.
- Her remarks were meant to sully the good name of her opponent.
- Years of hard work were sullied by a single mistake.
Meaning
When someone sullys something, they spoil or ruin its purity, integrity, or value, typically referring to a person’s reputation.
Synonyms
- taint
- stain
- blemish
- defile
- disgrace
