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Tarnish vs Blotch - What's the difference?

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Tarnish is a related term of blotch.


In lang=en terms the difference between tarnish and blotch

is that tarnish is to soil, sully, damage or compromise while blotch is to mark with blotches.

As nouns the difference between tarnish and blotch

is that tarnish is oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air while blotch is an uneven patch of color or discoloration.

As verbs the difference between tarnish and blotch

is that tarnish is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation while blotch is to mark with blotches.

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.

    blotch

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
  • An irregularly shaped spot.
  • Verb

  • To mark with blotches.