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sully vs spot

spot vs sully

sully is not a noun while spot is a noun.

sully and spot both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sully No No Yes No
spot Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spot is a hypernym of sully; that is, spot is a word with a broader meaning than sully:
  • sully: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
  • spot: make a spot or mark onto
Other hypernyms of sully include blob, blot, fleck.
sully (noun) spot (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a business establishment for entertainment
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
a blemish made by dirt
a small contrasting part of something
an outstanding characteristic
a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a small piece or quantity of something
a slight attack of illness
sully (verb) spot (verb)
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically become spotted
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon make a spot or mark onto
mar or impair with a flaw
catch sight of
detect with the senses
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