Sullier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sullier

 

[ หˆsษ™-lฤ“ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making dirty

To sully means to damage the purity or integrity of something. It is often used to describe an action that tarnishes the reputation or quality of something.

Synonyms

defile, smirch, stain, taint

Examples of usage

  • His scandalous behavior sully his reputation.
  • The rumor sullied her good name.
  • Don't sully this beautiful moment with negativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "sullier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sullier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะปัŒั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒชใ‚จใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sullier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sullier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ๋ฆฌ์—๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆู„ูŠูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sullier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sullier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ๅˆฉๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะปัŒั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sullier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sullier

Etymology

The word 'sully' originates from the late Middle English word 'sollen,' which meant to make dirty or unclean. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word 'sullare,' which carries a similar meaning of defile or dirty. Initially, it was used in various contexts relating to bodily defilement or the moral tainting of individuals. Over time, the usage of 'sully' broadened to encompass not just physical dirtiness but also metaphorical dirtiness, especially concerning reputations and honor. This transition reflects a language evolution where the concept of purity moves beyond the physical realm into ethical and social dimensions.