verb🔗ShareSe ternir, s'oxyderTo oxidize or discolor due to oxidation."Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."Une conservation soigneuse de l'argent empêchera qu'il ne se ternisse.materialappearancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntacher, ternir, souillerTo soil, sully, damage or compromise"He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."Il craint d'entacher sa réputation s'il n'est pas d'accord.charactermoralvaluequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe ternir, ternirTo lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull."The silver necklace tarnished after being left out in the humid air for a long time. "Le collier en argent s'est terni après avoir été laissé à l'air humide pendant longtemps.appearanceconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTaché, terniDiscolored or blemished."The old silver spoon was tarnished and needed to be polished. "La vieille cuillère en argent était ternie et avait besoin d'être polie.appearanceconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareterni, entaché(by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored."The politician's reputation was tarnished by the bribery scandal. "La réputation du politicien a été entachée par le scandale de corruption.charactermoralvalueattitudeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
