sully
/ˈsʌli/
verb
- To damage or spoil something good, such as a reputation, image, or record.
- The beautiful landscape was sullied by litter and graffiti.
- He refused to sully his hands with dishonest business deals.
- The scandal sullied the politician's once-clean reputation.
- To make something dirty or stained.
- The muddy boots sullied the clean kitchen floor.
- The artist's white canvas was sullied by a splash of black paint.
- Rain sullied the freshly washed car within minutes.