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sullied

[suhl-eed] / ˈsʌl id /








ADJECTIVE
soiled
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I had imagined that retirement would offer a life unshackled at last, a blissful new chapter in which workplace anxiety no longer sullied my contentment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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

"I felt my reputation was sullied," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 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

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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