Meaning & use

sullied

verb·Advanced

Damaged the purity, cleanliness, or good reputation of someone or something.

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The scandal sullied the politician's once-spotless reputation for honesty.

Mud sullied the white wedding dress before the ceremony even began.

A note on using this word

Sullied is most often used figuratively about reputation or honor rather than literal dirt or stains.

Words with a similar meaning

tarnishedtainted

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Words with an opposite meaning

restoredcleansed

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