🪞tarnish

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

Example Sentences

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

Example Expressions

tarnish one's reputation

Synonyms

stain, spoil, damage, dull, corrode

Antonyms

polish, shine, brighten

Collocations

tarnish metal, tarnish reputation, tarnish image, tarnish silver