tarnished
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/ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/
English
Definitions
verb
- To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.“Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.”
- To soil, sully, damage or compromise“He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.”
- To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
adjective
- Discolored or blemished.
- (by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored.
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Synonyms
blemishedflyblownsullieddamagedspottedstainedtaintedbesmirchedsmudgedovershadowedcontaminatedshakencloudedimpairedmarredbuffeted