sully
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/ˈsʌli/
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/ˈsʌli/
to harm someone's or something's reputation
They did not want to sully their school's reputation by behaving badly.
그들은 나쁜 행동으로 학교의 명성을 더럽히고 싶지 않았습니다.
to make an object dirty
They were careful not to sully their clothes while playing outside.
그들은 밖에서 놀 때 옷을 더럽히지 않도록 주의했습니다.