The scandal sullied his reputation in the community.
name
Frequency:
70
%
The false accusations sullied her name in the industry.
image
Frequency:
65
%
The controversial remarks sullied the company's image.
honor
Frequency:
60
%
His actions sullied the family's honor.
Idiomatic Expressions for sully
Phrase: sully the waters
Meaning: to make a situation more confusing or difficult
Usage: The conflicting reports sullied the waters of the investigation.