tarnishes
Definitions
Noun
- Discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
Verb
- Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
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| 1 | arises | 3 | 14 |
| 2 | furnishes | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | marshes | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | tarnished | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | varnishes | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | vanishes | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | parishes | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | varnish | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | garnishes | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | tarnish | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | tarses | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | varnished | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | parrishes | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | garnished | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | trashes | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | starnes | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | stanish | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | harnish | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | garnish | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | barnish | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | tarnishing | 3 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 0
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 21
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
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This Word in the News:
The shadow of Jeffrey Epstein tarnishes Costa Rica’s picture-postcard image
Mar 9, 2026 EL PAÍS English
Mar 9, 2026 EL PAÍS English
Broglio: U.S. threat of military action in Greenland ‘tarnishes’ U.S. image around the world
Jan 21, 2026 Catholic World Report
Jan 21, 2026 Catholic World Report