verb🔗ShareAnlaufen, trübenTo oxidize or discolor due to oxidation."Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."Sorgfältige Aufbewahrung von Silber verhindert das Anlaufen.materialappearancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrüben, beschmutzen, befleckenTo soil, sully, damage or compromise"He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."Er befürchtet, seinen Ruf zu trüben, wenn er widerspricht.charactermoralvaluequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnlaufen, trübenTo lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull."The silver necklace tarnished after being left out in the humid air for a long time. "Die Silberkette lief an, nachdem sie lange Zeit in der feuchten Luft gelegen hatte.appearanceconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAngeschmutzt, getrübtDiscolored or blemished."The old silver spoon was tarnished and needed to be polished. "Der alte Silberlöffel war angeschmutzt und musste poliert werden.appearanceconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharebefleckt, beschmutzt(by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored."The politician's reputation was tarnished by the bribery scandal. "Der Ruf des Politikers wurde durch den Bestechungsskandal befleckt.charactermoralvalueattitudeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading