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Meaning of word tarnish from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air. Also used metaphorically.

Example : The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air.
Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man.

Synonyms : defile, maculate, stain, sully

Meaning : Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation.

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