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sully

The correct spelling is sully.

How to pronounce sully

/ˈsʌli/
noun

IPA: /ˈsʌli/

Say it like: Sul-lee

The correct spelling is sully. A blemish. 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

noun

  1. 1.A blemish.

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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