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Tannish vs Tarnish - What's the difference?

tannish | tarnish |

As an adjective tannish

is somewhat tan in colour.

As a noun tarnish is

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

As a verb tarnish is

to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

tannish

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Somewhat tan in colour.
    • The mushrooms were creamy white with tannish caps.

    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.