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sully
has definitions from the fields of politics,fine art
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[ verb ] make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air, of metals; also used metaphorically
Examples : "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air" "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man" |
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[ noun ] (politics) French statesman (1560-1641)
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[ noun ] (fine art) United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
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[ verb ] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Examples "The journalists have defamed me!" The article in the paper sullied my reputation" Related terms charge badmouth assassinate libel defamation aspersion smear aspersion defamer slander |
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