Tarnish vs Stigma - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between tarnish and stigma

is that tarnish is oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air while stigma is a mark of infamy or disgrace.

is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

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

(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.

(wikipedia stigma)

* (l) (Anglicised long stem) * (l) (Anglicised short stem, obsolete, rare)

(en-noun)

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

A scar or birthmark.

(botany) The sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.

a ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau, ().

* stigmatize

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