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Muddied vs Tarnished - What's the difference?

muddied | tarnished | Related terms |

As verbs the difference between muddied and tarnished

is that muddied is past tense of muddy while tarnished is past tense of tarnish.

As an adjective muddied

is made dirty with mud.

muddied

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Made dirty with mud.
  • Made unclear, obfuscated (generally as part of the phrase muddied the water)
    • He muddied the situation until they acquitted in confusion.
  • Made muted of color.
    • The addition of the second batch of paint muddied the bright colors to a dull and washed look.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (muddy)

    • 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.