sullied
Example Sentences
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Plenty of Kobe Bryant fans began griping online about the Heat’s tactics, which they said sullied a legendary evening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
But he has been tipped to potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as England boss after the World Cup and will not want his reputation sullied by a poor end to the season.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Sweeping ocean views are sullied by hollow shells of graffiti-tagged homes and miles of chain-link fencing.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
It has a history of bad actors who have sullied crypto’s good name by issuing stablecoins that turned out not to be stable.
From Slate • May 21, 2025
It occurs after it has become clear that Brandon has ruined everything—brought shame to his family and school and sullied the reputation of a girl he doesn’t even know.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.