tarnishing
verb
- 1
To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
“Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.”
- 2
To soil, sully, damage or compromise
“He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.”
- 3
To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
noun
- 1
The act by which something is tarnished.
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