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Discolored or blemished. / (figuratively, by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored.

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tarnished

Source Word

tarnished

IPA(Pronunciation)

broadly figuratively of one's reputation

Discolored or blemished. / (figuratively, by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored.

Japanese Meaning

色あせた、変色した、もしくは表面に傷や斑点がある状態 / （比喩的に）評判や信用が傷つけられ、汚された状態

She carefully polished the tarnished silver before the guests arrived.

彼女は客が来る前に変色した銀器を丁寧に磨いた。

Sense（1）

Discolored or blemished.

Sense（2）

(figuratively, by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored.

more tarnished

（ comparative ）

most tarnished

（ superlative ）