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tarnish
ˈtɑːnɪʃ
verb
matowieć
Also
szargaćplamić
Definition
To lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; also, to damage the good reputation of someone or something.
Examples
Silver tends to tarnish over time if not polished.
Srebro ma tendencję do matowienia z czasem, jeśli nie jest polerowane.
The scandal could tarnish his political career.
Skandal mógłby zszargać jego karierę polityczną.
Collocations
tarnish reputationtarnish imagetarnish silver
noun
nalot
Also
skaza(f)
Definition
A film of discoloration on the surface of metal, or damage to a reputation.
Examples
There was a slight tarnish on the antique coin.
Na antycznej monecie był lekki nalot.
The incident left a tarnish on his otherwise perfect record.
Incydent pozostawił skazę na jego dotąd nieskazitelnym rekordzie.
Synonyms
Collocations
silver tarnishreputation tarnish
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