| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| sully | (verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | Synonyms: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch |
| (verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | Synonyms: defile, maculate, stain, tarnish | |
| (verb) place under suspicion or cast doubt upon | Synonyms: cloud, corrupt, defile, taint |