tarnish
🇺🇸
/ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
verb
R
To make metal lose its shine, often because of exposure to air or moisture.
If you don't clean them, your silver spoons will tarnish.
R
To make people think less highly of someone or something.
Her last project's failure tarnished her reputation.
noun
R
A dull layer that forms on metal, making it less shiny.
The tarnish on the brass handles could be seen from a distance.
translation
To make metal lose its shine, often because of exposure to air or moisture.; To make people think less highly of someone or something.
A dull layer that forms on metal, making it less shiny.
Word Forms
3rd Present
tarnishes
Progressive
tarnishing
Past
tarnished
Perfect
tarnished
Plural
tarnishes