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sullied
UK
/ˈsʌlid/
US
/ˈsʌlid/
Translations
UK
/ˈsʌlid/
US
/ˈsʌlid/
More precise classification; the word is a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "sully".
The once pristine white dress was now sullied with mud and grass stains.
La robe blanche autrefois immaculée était maintenant souillée de boue et de taches d’herbe.
After the scandal, the politician's sullied reputation made it difficult for him to regain public trust.
Après le scandale, la réputation entachée du politicien lui a rendu difficile de regagner la confiance du public.
Definitions
The once pristine white dress was now sullied with mud and grass stains.
After the scandal, the politician's sullied reputation made it difficult for him to regain public trust.
The scandal sullied the politician's reputation.
The white sheets were sullied with muddy footprints.