English–Spanish
“sully” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/manθiˈʝaɾ/
Example
No intentes mancillar mi reputación.
Don't try to sully my reputation.
How to say “sully” in Spanish
“Sully” in Spanish is mancillar.
A dark stain over an official record or public reputation.
Example sentences with mancillar
Los comentarios falsos pueden mancillar la confianza en la empresa.
False comments can sully trust in the company.
Tips for using mancillar
- Used mainly in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts and commonly paired with la reputación, el honor, or el buen nombre, so it may sound too strong in casual speech.