sullying

Definitions

The act of damaging the purity or integrity of something; defiling or tainting.

The act of staining or marring the reputation or character of a person or thing.

Examples

He regretted sullying his reputation by associating with such dishonest individuals.

The politician was accused of sullying the integrity of the office with his scandalous behavior.

Synonyms

tarnishing besmirching staining defiling tainting smearing degrading

Antonyms

cleansing purifying honoring exalting sanctifying vindicating whitewashing