tarnished
verbHow many syllables in tarnished?
There are 2 syllables in the word tarnished.Divide tarnished into syllables:
tar · nished
How to pronounce tarnished:
Definition of tarnished:
- tarnished (verb):
- to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt soil, stain
Synonyms for tarnished:
dimmedobscureddulledsombremuddydingydirtyflatdullmousyShow 13 more
Antonyms for tarnished:
glisteninglustroussatinysilkyclearsmoothgleamingshinybrightglassyShow 3 more
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