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tarnish

UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/

Translations

tarnishnoun
tarnishes
pl
ternissureAu sens de couche de corrosion ou de ternissement sur un métal, surtout l’argent.
The silverware had developed a tarnish after being stored for years without proper care.
L’argenterie avait développé une ternissure après avoir été rangée pendant des années sans entretien.
Additional translations
ternissureAu sens figuré : atteinte portée à la réputation ou au caractère.
Synonyms
stain
spot
defect
discoloration
blemish
tarnishverb
tarnished
Past Simple
tarnished
Past Participle
tarnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/
ternirSens concret et figuré : perdre de l’éclat ou altérer la réputation.
The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
L’argenterie a commencé à ternir après avoir été laissée trop longtemps à l’air libre.
Synonyms
soil
fade
discolor
mar
stain
blemish
dull
Antonyms
clean
polish
brighten

Definitions

tarnishnoun
A thin layer of corrosion that forms on metals, especially silver, as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
The silverware had developed a tarnish after being stored for years without proper care.
A stain or blemish on someone's reputation or character.
The scandal left a tarnish on the politician's career that was hard to remove.
tarnishverb
To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
To damage or harm the good reputation of someone or something.
The scandal served to tarnish the politician's reputation.
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