tarnish
/tˈɑrnɪʃ/
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Definitions
Noun
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
Verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"; "Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man"