Word of the day
tarnish
1. make or become less valuable or respected
“his regime had not been tarnished by human rights abuses”
2. lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
“silver tarnishes too easily”
verb
/ˈtɑrnɪʃ/
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"Scandals can tarnish a celebrity's reputation and _____ their public image overnight."
Select three words related to tarnish
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- debase
- diminish
- improve
- impair
- honor
- enhance
Choose the phrase that uses tarnish correctly
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Find a word related to tarnish
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