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tarnish

verb

/ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

tarnish one's reputation

stain, spoil, damage, dull, corrode

polish, shine, brighten

tarnish metal, tarnish reputation, tarnish image, tarnish silver

To strengthen or support something.

to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

to delay doing something, often unnecessarily or habitually

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time