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Definitions:
Noun
tarnish
Definition: discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
Definition: Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
Verb
tarnish
stain
maculate
sully
defile
Definition: 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"
Definition: To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.