Smudgy vs Tarnished - What's the difference?
smudgy | tarnished | Related terms |
Blurred, sort of smudged.
Like a thick smoke (such as is emitted by a smudge pot).
(tarnish)
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
To soil, sully, damage or compromise
(figurative) To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
* Dryden
Smudgy is a related term of tarnished.
As an adjective smudgy
is blurred, sort of smudged.As a verb tarnished is
(tarnish).smudgy
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Adjective
(er)tarnished
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Verb
(head)tarnish
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Noun
(-)Verb
(es)- Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing .
- He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.
- Till thy fresh glories, which now shine so bright, / Grow stale and tarnish with our daily sight.