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tarnish
noun
verb
Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
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ˈtɑɹnɪʃ
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noun
Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
verb
Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
“The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air”
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The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air
Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man
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