Tarnish Definition & Meaning
tarnish
- 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"
"Tarnish" in song lyrics
See how tarnish is used in real songs:
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"Erode skin from skeleton, spitting vocal tarnish"
Atoms Family — Mystic Madness -
"and plant my harvest in a grass-plot of tarnish"
Mortisabstract -
"will stainless steel bracelets tarnish"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with tarnish
Usage tips for "tarnish"
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