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tarnish

/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/

/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/

tarnishnoun

tarnishes

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

tarnishverb

tarnished

Past Simple

tarnished

Past Participle

tarnishing

ing-form

/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/

/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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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