Sullied

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of sully form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
defiled or tainted, soiled or stained.

Synonyms

bedraggled befouled besmirched clarty defiled dingy

Antonyms

immaculate pure unsullied

Example

"Our reputation will be sullied."

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