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"Tarnish" Definition

noun

Discoloration of a metal surface caused by corrosion or oxidation.
The condition of being sullied or tainted.
The condition of being tarnished.
Something that .
A film of chemically altered material on the surface of a metal (as silver).

verb-transitive

To detract from or spoil; taint: a tragedy that tarnished our hopes.
To dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt.

verb-intransitive

To diminish or become tainted.
To lose luster; become discolored.

verb

To dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt .
To detract from the good quality of .
To bring disgrace on .
To become tarnished.

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