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Famished vs Tarnish - What's the difference?

famished | tarnish |

As verbs the difference between famished and tarnish

is that famished is (famish) while tarnish is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

As an adjective famished

is extremely hungry.

As a noun tarnish is

oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

famished

English

Verb

(head)
  • (famish)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Extremely hungry.

    • 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.