tarnish
tarnish(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to sully)
He tried to tarnish Alicia's reputation by repeating previously disproven accusations.Trató de empañar la reputación de Alicia mediante la repetición de acusaciones previamente refutadas.
b. manchar
His constant lies have tarnished his name so much that no one will want to do business with him.Sus constantes mentiras han manchado su nombre tanto que nadie querrá hacer negocios con él.
a. deslustrar
If you use that detergent to wash the silver cutlery, you're going to tarnish it.Si utilizas ese detergente para lavar la cubertería de plata, la vas a deslustrar.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. deslustrarse
Silver tarnishes when it gets exposed to sulfur.La plata se deslustra cuando se expone al azufre.
b. empañarse
Brass will tarnish if not polished often.El latón se empaña si no se pule frecuentemente.
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