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SULLIED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sullied.

Sullied - as a noun

United states painter (born in england) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thomas sully

French statesman (1560-1641)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duc de sullymaxmilien de bethune

Sullied - as a verb

Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

Example: "Sully someone's reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloudcorruptdefiletaint

Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defilemaculatestaintarnish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blobblotfleckspot
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersebesmirchcalumniatedefamedenigrateslandersmearsmirch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accusecharge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sullied - as an adjective

Defiled or tainted, soiled or stained.

Example Sentences

"His reputation was sullied by the scandalous rumors."
"The once pristine white shirt was sullied with dirt stains."
"The sullied water from the construction site polluted the nearby river."
"Her sullied past haunted her, making it difficult for her to find a job."
"The sullied painting was carefully restored by a team of expert art conservators."
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Word Game Points

Is SULLIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sullied is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SULLIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SULLIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sullied is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SULLIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SULLIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sullied is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SULLIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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