Sullied

adjective

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.adjectiveDefiled or tainted, soiled or stained.

2.verbTo soil or stain; to dirty.

"He did not wish to sully his hands with gardening."

3.verbTo corrupt or damage.

"She tried to sully her rival’s reputation with a suggestive comment."

4.verb(intransitive ) To become soiled or tarnished.

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