noun🔗ShareOxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air."The tarnish on the silver trophy made it look less impressive. "appearancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oxidize or discolor due to oxidation."Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."materialappearancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo soil, sully, damage or compromise"He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."charactermoralvalueactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull."The old, brightly painted school bus had begun to tarnish, losing its shine after years of use. "appearanceconditionqualitycharactervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
