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1. sully

verb. ['ˈsʌli'] place under suspicion or cast doubt upon.

Etymology

  • sully (English)
  • sulien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sylian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. sully

verb. ['ˈsʌli'] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone.

Etymology

  • sully (English)
  • sulien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sylian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. sully

verb. ['ˈsʌli'] make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically.

Etymology

  • sully (English)
  • sulien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sylian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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