English dictionary
sully
verbPronunciation
ˈsʌli
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
verb
- make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
verb
- place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Example sentences
The journalists have defamed me!
The article in the paper sullied my reputation
The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
sully someone's reputation