Historical Conservation Terms

adjective not tarnished or damaged; not spoiled or corrupted

• The antique silverware was found in an untarnished condition.
• Her reputation remained untarnished despite the rumors.
• His record is untarnished, he's never been caught doing anything wrong.
• The untarnished beauty of the untouched forest took my breath away.

noun a person who deliberately destroys or damages property

• The vandal was caught on camera defacing the public statue.
• I can't believe someone would vandalize the school walls like that.
• Those vandals are always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• His harsh words were like a vandal, destroying her self-esteem.