Tarnish

Tarnish (V)

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

Word Meaning:

1. To dull or discolor the surface of something, especially metal, by oxidation or by exposure to air.
2. To diminish or destroy the purity, luster, or quality of something.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The silverware had tarnished after years of neglect.
2. His reputation was tarnished by the scandal.

Synonyms:

1. Stain, corrode, blemish, spoil, sully
2. Taint, besmirch, defile, degrade, mar

Antonyms:

1. Polish, clean, shine, buff
2. Enhance, improve, boost, uplift, purify

Word Meaning in Hindi: कलंकित करना (Kalaṅkit Karnā), मिट्टी लगाना (Miṭṭī Lagānā), किरण किरण करना (Kiraṇa Kiraṇa Karnā)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. सिल्वरवेयर को वर्षों की अनदेखी के बाद कलंकित हो गया था। (The silverware had tarnished after years of neglect.)
2. उनकी प्रतिष्ठा घोटाले से कलंकित हो गई थी। (His reputation was tarnished by the scandal.)