Sentences

tarnish in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

Tarnish (verb): to lose luster or become discolored, especially in reference to metals, or to damage the purity or integrity of something, such as a reputation.

Sample Sentences

  1. The silver necklace began to tarnish after being exposed to air and moisture.
  2. Her reputation was at risk of tarnish due to the unfounded rumors circulating in the office.
  3. If you don't clean the copper pot regularly, it will tarnish and lose its shine.
  4. The artist's early works have not tarnished over time, remaining as revered as they were at first.
  5. He tried to tarnish her success by spreading lies, but the truth ultimately prevailed.
  6. The silverware began to tarnish after being left out in the open air for too long.
  7. Her reputation seemed to tarnish after the scandal, despite her previous good standing.
  8. The artist's once-bright colors had started to tarnish with age, losing their vibrancy over the years.
  9. He tried to polish the old coin, but the tarnish proved too stubborn to remove completely.
  10. The negative comments online threatened to tarnish his otherwise stellar career.
  11. The silver necklace began to tarnish after being exposed to moisture.
  12. Her reputation was tarnished by the scandal that emerged last year.
  13. He tried to clean the tarnished copper pot, but it required more effort than he anticipated.
  14. Over time, the once-bright painting started to tarnish, losing some of its vivid colors.
  15. Despite their efforts to maintain the relationship, small disagreements began to tarnish their friendship.