tarnishing

The word “tarnishing” has 3 syllables: tar-nish-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈtɑːrnɪʃɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for tarnishing?

In the thesaurus, “tarnishing” has 57 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tarnishing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tarnishing

abasing
bastardizing
begriming
besmearing
besmirching
blackening
blasphemy
blemishing
blurring
cheapening
clouding
coloring
contamination
corrupting
corruption
darkening
debasement
debasing
debauching
defilement
degrading
demeaning
demoralizing
depraving
desecration
dirtying
discoloring
discrediting
disgracing
dishonoring
distorting
fouling
lowering
marring
perversion
perverting
poisoning
polluting
pollution
profanation
shaming
sinking
smearing
smirching
smudging
smutting
soiling
spoiling
staining
subverting
sullying
tainting
tarring
touching
twisting
violation
vitiating

Antonyms for tarnishing

cleansing
dignifying
elevating
ennobling
enshrining
glorifying
grace
hallowing
magnifying
purification
purifying
rebirth
redemption
regeneration
restoration
salvation
sanctification
uplifting

Meanings of tarnishing

verb
1. To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
2. To soil, sully, damage or compromise.
3. To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
noun
1. The act by which something is tarnished.

Example Sentences

The humid air was tarnishing the silver jewelry.
Negative rumors were tarnishing his good reputation.
Improper storage was tarnishing the antique coins.
The scandal kept tarnishing the company's image.
Pollution was tarnishing the once-clear lake.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tarnishing, such as: abasing, bastardizing, begriming, besmearing, besmirching, blackening, blasphemy.

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