Sully
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌliː/
Sully (verb)
- To make something dirty or less pure, often by adding something harmful.
- To damage someone's good name or reputation through negative actions or statements.
Examples
- The rain can sully the clean car, making it look unkempt.
- A scandal can sully a politician's reputation quickly.
Common collocations: sully the reputation, sully the image, sully someone's name, sully public trust