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sully

verb

/ˈsʌli/

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

sully one’s name

taint, tarnish, stain, disgrace, defile

honor, purify, clean

sully reputation, sully honor, sully image, sully name

to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan

to move or act with great speed; to rush

to remove unwanted plants from a garden; to eliminate undesirable elements

To make something lawful by official approval.

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.