tarnish in Italian
tarnish in Italian is disonorare, infamare — tarnish means a dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
tarnish in Italian
disonorare
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
infamare
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
What does "tarnish" mean?
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noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
"She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons."
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verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
"Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer."
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verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.
"The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years."
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tarnish in a sentence
- She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons.
- Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer.
- The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years.
- One bad review can tarnish an otherwise solid track record.
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What is "tarnish" in Italian?
"tarnish" in Italian is disonorare, infamare. tarnish means: A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
How do you use "tarnish" in a sentence?
Example: "She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons." In Italian, "tarnish" is disonorare, infamare.
Are there other ways to say "tarnish" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "tarnish": disonorare, infamare.
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