Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sully | No | No | Yes | No |
accuse | No | No | Yes | No |
sully (verb) | accuse (verb) |
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | bring an accusation against; level a charge against |
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against |
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |