Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sully | No | No | Yes | No |
malign | No | Yes | Yes | No |
sully (adjective) | malign (adjective) |
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evil or harmful in nature or influence | |
having or exerting a malignant influence |
sully (verb) | malign (verb) |
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | speak unfavorably about |
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | |
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon |