sully vs deflower
deflower vs sullysully and deflower both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sully | No | No | Yes | No |
| deflower | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
deflower is a hypernym of
sully; that is, deflower is a
word with a broader meaning than sully:
- sully: place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
- deflower: make imperfect
| sully (verb) | deflower (verb) |
|---|---|
| charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | make imperfect |
| make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | deprive of virginity |
| place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |
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