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sully
noun(sul-ly)
United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
Synonyms: thomas sully,
sully
noun(sul-ly)
French statesman (1560-1641)
Synonyms: duc de sully, maxmilien de bethune,
sully
verb(sul-ly)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
sully
verb(sul-ly)
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Synonyms: defile, maculate, stain, tarnish,
sully
verb(sul-ly)
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Synonyms: cloud, corrupt, defile, taint,
Examples:
Sully someone's reputation.

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