- present tense form of tarnish (3rd person singular).
tarnishes
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Albania is a popular tourist destination, and the government in Tirana has warned that violence tarnishes the country's image, affecting both tourism and its European path.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Dubai was often talked about a bit like Switzerland, so this inevitably tarnishes that image."
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
“House of Diggs” is unsparing in its portrait of the corruption that tarnishes its subject’s memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
“The actions of this deputy are alarming and inexcusable; he not only tarnishes his badge but also undermines the integrity and credibility of the entire department,” said Sheriff Shannon Dicus in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
The fair buildings were complete and all exhibits were in place, but just as surely as silver tarnishes, the fair became subject to the inevitable forces of degradation and decline—and tragedy.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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