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Meaning of
tarnish
in English
tarnish
us
/ˈtɝnɪʃ/
uk
/ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
#common
Past Tense
tarnished
Participle Verb
tarnishing
Third Person Singular
tarnishes
Definitions
Noun
metal
discoloration
from
oxidation
Verb
to
oxidize
or
lose
color
;
become
dull
to
damage
or
compromise
something's
reputation
to
lose
appeal
or
luster
over
time
Compounds / Phrases
antitarnish