Meaning of the word sullied in English

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sullied

US /ˈsʌl.id/
UK /ˈsʌl.id/

Adjective

damaged the purity or integrity of; defiled

Example:
His reputation was sullied by the scandal.
The once pristine image of the company was now sullied.

Verb

to damage the purity or integrity of; defile

Example:
He was accused of trying to sully her good name.
Don't let one mistake sully your entire career.
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