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sullied

The correct spelling is sullied.

How to pronounce sullied

adjective

Say it like: Sul-lee-d

The correct spelling is sullied. Defiled or tainted, soiled or stained. For example: "He did not wish to sully his hands with gardening."

Usage Examples

He did not wish to sully his hands with gardening.

She tried to sully her rival’s reputation with a suggestive comment.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Defiled or tainted, soiled or stained.

verb

  1. 1.To soil or stain; to dirty.
  2. 2.To corrupt or damage.
  3. 3.(intransitive ) To become soiled or tarnished.

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