Associations to the word «Tarnish»

TARNISH, noun. Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

TARNISH, verb. (intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

TARNISH, verb. (transitive) To soil, sully, damage or compromise

TARNISH, verb. (intransitive) (figurative) To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.

TARNISH, noun. Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation.

TARNISH, verb. Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man".