Definition of sully

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  • sully is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • sully is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • sully is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of sully

  • United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. thomas sully
  • French statesman (1560-1641) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. duc de sully
    2. maxmilien de bethune
  • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. asperse
    2. besmirch
    3. calumniate
    4. defame
    5. denigrate
    6. slander
    7. smear
    8. smirch
  • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. defile
    2. maculate
    3. stain
    4. tarnish
  • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon (verb)

    Examples

    1. sully someone's reputation

    Synonyms

    1. cloud
    2. corrupt
    3. defile
    4. taint

See definition of sully in Merriam Webster