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Meaning of Sully
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "sully" means to damage or destroy the purity or integrity of something, or to bring something into disrepute.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "sully" as to corrupt, defile, or tarnish something, or to bring something into disfavor or disrepute.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "sully" as to make something or someone seem less good or less pure by doing or saying something bad or unpleasant.
Example Uses
- The company's reputation was sullied by the scandal, making it harder for them to attract new customers.
- The beautiful landscape was sullied by the presence of litter and pollution.
- The politician's sullied past made it difficult for her to gain the trust of the voters.
- The once-pristine lake was sullied by the oil spill, causing harm to the local wildlife.