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sullied

[suhl-eed] / ˈsʌl id /








ADJECTIVE
soiled
Synonyms






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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

We will all be watching closely to see whether the event is sullied by New York fans who carry the reputation of being the most partisan of American sporting supporters.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 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

“What won’t be cured must be endured. Bibi has caused enough worry, added enough to expenses, sullied enough the family name.”

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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