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tarnished

/ˈtɑːnɪʃt/

/ˈtɑrnɪʃt/

Translations

tarnishedadjective

more tarnished

Comp.

most tarnished

Super.

/ˈtɑːnɪʃt/

/ˈtɑrnɪʃt/

terniSe dit d’un métal, d’argenterie, d’une surface qui a perdu son éclat.

The once shiny silverware was now tarnished and dull.

Les couverts autrefois brillants étaient désormais ternis et ternes.

Additional translations

entachéSe dit d’une réputation, d’une image ou d’une réputation publique affaiblie ou abîmée.

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tarnishverb

tarnished

Past Simple

tarnished

Past Simple

tarnished

Past Participle

tarnishing

Gerund

/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/

/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.

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tarnishedadjective

Having lost its luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

The once shiny silverware was now tarnished and dull.

Having a damaged or lessened reputation.

The politician's tarnished image made it difficult for him to win the election.

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.