Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Sullying.
Sullying - as a noun
United states painter (born in england) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thomas sullySullying - as a verb
Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Example: "Sully someone's reputation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloud8corrupt11defile10taint5Make 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)
defile10maculate12stain5tarnish10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6Hyponyms (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)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12denigrate11slander8smear7smirch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The sullying of his reputation was devastating."
"She was unfairly blamed for the sullying of their friendship."
"The actor's sullying of his own image led to a decline in popularity."
"The journalist wrote an article about the sullying of the company's name."
"He couldn't bear the sullying of his family's honor."
Word Game Points
Is SULLYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sullying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SULLYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SULLYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sullying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSULLYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SULLYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sullying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSULLYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
