tarnish
/หtษษนnษชส/IPA: /T AA1 R N IH0 SH/
noun
- 1
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
verb
- 1
To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
โCareful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.โ
- 2
To soil, sully, damage or compromise
โHe is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.โ
- 3
To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
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