Tarnish
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Tarnish
Noun
- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
Verb
- To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
"Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."
- To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
"He is afraid that she will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees with her."
- To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
- To use a sign, image, expression, etc. sufficiently close to a trademarked one that it brings disrepute to it.
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