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Clouded vs Tarnished - What's the difference?

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Clouded is a related term of tarnished.


As verbs the difference between clouded and tarnished

is that clouded is simple past and past participle of cloud while tarnished is (tarnish).

As an adjective clouded

is filled with clouds.

clouded

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Filled with clouds.
  • Unknown, surrounded in mystery.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • Simple past and past participle of cloud.

    • 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.