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sullied

[suhl-eed] / ˈsʌl id /








ADJECTIVE
soiled
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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