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Befouled vs Tarnished - What's the difference?

befouled | tarnished | Related terms |

Befouled is a related term of tarnished.


As verbs the difference between befouled and tarnished

is that befouled is (befoul) while tarnished is (tarnish).

befouled

English

Verb

(head)
  • (befoul)

    • befoul

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make foul; to soil.
  • To entangle or run against so as to impede motion.

    • Related terms

    * afoul

    tarnished

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (tarnish)

    • tarnish

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
    • Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing .
  • To soil, sully, damage or compromise
    • He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.
  • (figurative) To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
  • * Dryden
    • Till thy fresh glories, which now shine so bright, / Grow stale and tarnish with our daily sight.