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sullied

[suhl-eed]

sullied Definition

  • 1to tarnish or stain something's reputation or purity
  • 2to make something dirty or soiled

Using sullied: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sullied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician's reputation was sullied by the scandal.

  • Example

    The white shirt was sullied with dirt and grease.

  • Example

    The company's image was sullied after the environmental disaster.

sullied Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sullied

Antonyms for sullied

Phrases with sullied

  • sully one's name/reputation

    to damage someone's reputation or good name

    Example

    He was afraid that his association with the criminal would sully his name.

  • sully one's hands

    to do something dishonorable or unethical

    Example

    He refused to sully his hands by engaging in corrupt practices.

  • to make a situation more confusing or difficult to understand

    Example

    The conflicting reports sullied the waters of the investigation.

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Summary: sullied in Brief

The verb 'sullied' [suhl-eed] means to tarnish or stain something's reputation or purity, or to make something dirty or soiled. It can be used in phrases like 'sully one's name/reputation,' meaning to damage someone's reputation, and 'sully one's hands,' meaning to do something dishonorable. 'Sully' is a formal term that can be replaced by 'tarnish' or 'stain.'