Sullied: meaning, definitions and examples

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sullied

 

[ หˆsสŒl.iหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moral context

Sullied refers to the act of making something dirty or tarnished, particularly in a metaphorical sense. When someone's reputation is sullied, it means it has been damaged or stained by negative actions or events. This term often conveys a sense of loss of purity or integrity. It can also imply a betrayal of trust, where something once considered pristine has been compromised.

Synonyms

blemished, defiled, stained, tainted

Examples of usage

  • His betrayal sullied her trust.
  • The scandal sullied the politician's image.
  • Their actions sullied the reputation of the organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "sullied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contaminado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค—เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschmutzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ternoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัะผะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabrudzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ (ใ‘ใŒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirletilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์›Œ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ูˆูŽู‘ุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zneฤiลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zneฤistenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑกๆŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัั‹ะผะดะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirklษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchado

Etymology

The word 'sullied' comes from the Middle English 'sullien,' which is derived from the Old French 'sullir' meaning to spoil or make dirty. The term has its roots in the Latin 'sullare,' where 'sullus' translates to 'dirty' or 'soiled.' Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass not just physical dirtiness but also metaphorical states of being tainted or corrupted. The term is often used in literary contexts to evoke strong imagery related to purity and integrity, thus deepening its impact in modern language. It carries connotations of betrayal or loss, particularly in emotional or moral discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,324, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.