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tarnishing
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/
tarnishings
pl
Translations
The tarnishing of the silverware was noticeable after a few months.
Потускнение столового серебра стало заметным через несколько месяцев.
Definitions
The tarnishing of the silverware was evident after it had been left out in the open air for several weeks.
The scandal led to the tarnishing of the politician's previously unblemished reputation.
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is undergoing or causing tarnish, e.g. "tarnishing agents".
Definitions
The tarnishing silver required careful polishing.
Keep the jewelry away from tarnishing chemicals.
tarnishing
Gerund
tarnished
Past Simple
tarnished
Past Participle
tarnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/
Translations
Silver can tarnish over time if not properly cared for.
Серебро может тускнеть со временем, если за ним не ухаживать должным образом.
The scandal could tarnish his reputation.
Скандал может порочить его репутацию.
Additional translations
Definitions
The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
The scandal served to tarnish the politician's reputation.
Definitions
The silverware had developed a tarnish after being stored for years without proper care.
The scandal left a tarnish on the politician's career that was hard to remove.