Definitions For Tarnishing

verb

  • To become or cause (metal) to become dull and not shiny
  • To damage or ruin the good quality of (something, such as a person's reputation, image, etc.)

noun

  • A thin layer on the surface of metal which makes the metal look dull

Is Tarnishing a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
16

The word Tarnishing is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Tarnishing in a Sentence

  • Some foods will tarnish silver.
  • The scandal tarnished his reputation.
  • A polish that removes tarnish

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