Tarnished

Synonyms of tarnished

• stained
• blemished
• soiled

Antonyms of tarnished

• clean
• shiny
• polished

Collocations of tarnished

reputation

Frequency: 75 %

Her tarnished reputation in the industry made it hard for her to get new clients.

image

Frequency: 70 %

The company's tarnished image caused a decline in sales.

legacy

Frequency: 60 %

The tarnished legacy of the former president haunted the current administration.

silver

Frequency: 40 %

The tarnished silverware needed to be polished before the dinner party.

Idiomatic Expressions for tarnished

• Phrase: tarnished image
  Meaning: a negative or damaged perception of someone or something
  Usage: The politician's tarnished image led to a decrease in public support.