tarnished

[US]/[ˈtɑːnɪʃt]/
[UK]/[ˈtɑːrnɪʃt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Dull or discolored, especially due to oxide deposits; lacking luster.; Disreputable or morally stained.
v.To become dull or discolored; to lose luster.; To damage the reputation of.

Phrases & Collocations

tarnished silver

tarnished reputation

growing tarnished

tarnished brass

deeply tarnished

tarnished dreams

once tarnished

tarnished hope

badly tarnished

tarnished image

Example Sentences

the silver teapot was tarnished with age and neglect.

his reputation was tarnished by the scandal.

the brass door handle was badly tarnished.

she felt her dreams were tarnished by reality.

the old coins were tarnished and difficult to identify.

he tried to polish the tarnished silverware.

the image of the company was tarnished by the lawsuit.

a tarnished mirror reflected a sad scene.

the once-bright metal was now tarnished and dull.

the politician's career was tarnished by accusations of corruption.

the family heirloom was tarnished but still valuable.

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