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tarnishing

UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Translations

tarnishingnoun
tarnishings
pl
The tarnishing of the silverware was noticeable after a few months.
Потускнение столового серебра стало заметным через несколько месяцев.
Synonyms
defilement
dulling
blemishing
staining
discoloration
tarnishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is undergoing or causing tarnish, e.g. "tarnishing agents".
tarnishverb

tarnishing

Gerund

tarnished
Past Simple
tarnished
Past Participle
tarnishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑː.nɪʃ/
US
/ˈtɑr.nɪʃ/
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
омрачать
Synonyms
soil
fade
discolor
mar
stain
blemish
dull
Antonyms
polish
clean
brighten

Definitions

tarnishingnoun
The process or result of losing luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture, leading to a dull or discolored surface.
The tarnishing of the silverware was evident after it had been left out in the open air for several weeks.
A stain or blemish on someone's reputation or character.
The scandal led to the tarnishing of the politician's previously unblemished reputation.
tarnishinggerund / present participle
Undergoing loss of luster; in the process of becoming dull or discolored.
The tarnishing silver required careful polishing.
Capable of causing tarnish.
Keep the jewelry away from tarnishing chemicals.
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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