salir

/sa.liʁ/
1.
verbInf2ndPres

to make dirty

to soil

to stain

Fais attention à ne pas salir tes chaussures dans la boue.

Be careful not to get your shoes dirty in the mud.

2.
verbInf2ndPres

to tarnish (someone's reputation)

to sully

Il essaie de me salir devant tout le monde avec ses mensonges.

He is trying to tarnish my reputation in front of everyone with his lies.