tarnish

• اسم يدل على فقدان سطح المعدن لمعانه أو تغيّر لونه بسبب الأكسدة أو التفاعل الكيميائي، وقد يشير مجازًا إلى فقدان السمعة أو النقاء.

A noun referring to the discoloration or dulling of a metal surface caused by oxidation or chemical reaction.

غير معدود

1. Metal discolorationB2formal

   A thin layer of discoloration or dullness that forms on the surface of metals like silver or copper due to oxidation or chemical reaction.

   تأكسد الفلزات

   • The silverware had a layer of tarnish after years of storage.
   • She used a special cloth to remove the tarnish from the antique mirror.
   • The tarnish on the copper pot gave it an aged appearance.

   المرادفاتdiscolorationdullnessfilmpatina

• فعل يدل على فقدان اللمعان أو البريق، غالبًا بسبب الهواء أو الرطوبة، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإضرار بالسمعة.

A verb used to indicate the process of losing luster or becoming dull, often due to exposure to air or moisture, or metaphorically to damage one's reputation.

1. To lose or cause to lose lusterB2formal

   To become dull, discolored, or stained, especially due to exposure to air or moisture.

   يفقد اللمعان

   • The silverware began to tarnish after being left out.
   • Exposure to salt air can tarnish metal quickly.
   • She polished the jewelry to remove the tarnish.

   المرادفاتbluntdeadendimdiscolordullfadestain

   الأضدادbrightenbuffpolishshine

2. To damage or spoilB2formal

   To harm the good reputation or quality of something.

   شوّه السمعة

   • The scandal tarnished his public image.
   • Her honesty was never tarnished by the rumors.
   • The company's reputation was tarnished by the data breach.

   المرادفاتbesmirchblemishblightdisgracemarsmirchsoilstainsullytaint

   الأضدادenhanceglorifyhonorimprove