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sully in French

sully in French is salir, souiller — sully means to damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity.

sully in French

salir
verb
(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.
souiller
verb
(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.
souiller
verb
(transitive) To corrupt or damage.

What does "sully" mean?

  1. verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity.
    "The scandal sullied the mayor's reputation for years."

sully in a sentence

  • The scandal sullied the mayor's reputation for years.
  • One bad review shouldn't sully an otherwise excellent record.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sully" in French?

"sully" in French is salir, souiller. sully means: To damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity.

How do you use "sully" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal sullied the mayor's reputation for years." In French, "sully" is salir, souiller.

Are there other ways to say "sully" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sully": salir, souiller.

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