Sully Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Sully

Meaning 1 : United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)

    Synonyms : thomas sully
Meaning 2 : French statesman (1560-1641)

    Synonyms : duc de sully,  maxmilien de bethune
Meaning 3 : charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

    Synonyms : asperse,  besmirch,  calumniate,  defame,  denigrate,  slander,  smear,  smirch
Meaning 4 : make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

    Synonyms : defile,  maculate,  stain,  tarnish
Meaning 5 : place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

    Example : sully someone's reputation

    Synonyms : cloud,  corrupt,  defile,  taint