Meaning & use
Sullying
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Damaging the purity or integrity of something, especially a reputation, through contamination or disgrace.
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The scandal risked sullying the company's otherwise spotless reputation.
He refused to let false rumors go on sullying his good name.
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Often used in formal or literary contexts specifically in relation to reputation or honor.
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tarnishingstainingbesmirching
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