Pronunciation: /ˈtɑrnɪʃt/
verb past tense of tarnish; to make or become less valuable or respected
A1 The silver jewelry was tarnished from being left out in the rain.
A2 The reputation of the company was tarnished after the scandal.
B1 Her once bright smile was tarnished by years of smoking.
B2 The politician's career was tarnished by allegations of corruption.
C1 The artist's legacy was tarnished by rumors of plagiarism.
C2 The once pristine white marble statue was tarnished by pollution and time.
adjective having a dull or discolored appearance; stained or spoiled
A1 The old silver necklace looked tarnished.
A2 The reputation of the company was tarnished after the scandal.
B1 The once pristine white walls were now tarnished with dirt and grime.
B2 The tarnished image of the politician made it difficult for them to gain public trust.
C1 The tarnished reputation of the organization was slowly being restored through transparency and accountability.
C2 The tarnished legacy of the former leader continued to cast a shadow over the country's political landscape.
formal The reputation of the company was tarnished after the scandal.
informal Her once shiny jewelry now looks tarnished.
slang The gossip tarnished her image in school.
figurative The memories of that day were tarnished by the tragic event.
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