sully , v : (transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty. (transitive) To corrupt or damage. (intransitive) To become soiled or tarnished.
Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo

sully , v : (transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty. (transitive) To corrupt or damage. (intransitive) To become soiled or tarnished.