tarnish
tarnish is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tarnish is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftarnish
- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
- To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
Example: "Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing."
- To soil, sully, damage or compromise
Example: "He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees."
- To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
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