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tarnish

UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/

Translations

tarnishnoun
tarnishes
pl
The silverware showed signs of tarnish after being stored for a long time.
Столовое серебро показало признаки потускнения после длительного хранения.
The scandal left a tarnish on his reputation.
Скандал оставил пятно на его репутации.
Additional translations
тусклость
налет
Synonyms
stain
blemish
discoloration
defect
spot
tarnishverb
tarnished
Past Simple
tarnished
Past Participle
tarnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/
The scandal could tarnish his reputation.
Скандал может порочить его репутацию.
Silver can tarnish over time if not properly cared for.
Серебро может тускнеть со временем, если за ним не ухаживать должным образом.
Additional translations
омрачать
Synonyms
stain
mar
discolor
fade
soil
dull
blemish
Antonyms
brighten
polish
clean

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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