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Affected by rust
“Coins spilled into the tarnished metal dish, and they were promptly scooped up by Daryl.”
Having one's original color tarnished or stained
“The dimly lit enclosure consisted of wooden walls tarnished with soot, and an earthen floor baked a dull red under the heat of iron forgings.”
Having been damaged or destroyed
“Their material, ripped and torn, resembled the tarnished walls.”
Sullied or tainted in some manner
Faded or discolored from exposure to the atmosphere or weather
Having been maligned or vilified
Characterized by overuse to the point of being uninteresting
Not worthy or respect or honor
Past tense for to lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
“Gold was valued from ancient times because it did not tarnish or rust like other metals.”
Past tense for to cause to become soiled or dirty
“Shana shuffled forward on her knees, careful not to tarnish her dress as she did so on the mossy ground.”
Past tense for to cause to become damaged
“Read the care label to make sure that you don't burn or tarnish the fabric while ironing.”
Past tense for to bring disrepute to, especially through aspersions
“These letters contained several humorous depictions that would tarnish the family's reputation, perhaps irreparably.”
Past tense for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
Past tense for to wear away or destroy gradually
Past tense for to lose, or cause to lose, color or brightness
Past tense for to eat away by degrees
Past tense for to make, or cause to be, blur or dim
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