tarnishes

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"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

"It completely tarnishes his image," Liverpool fan Rory told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

Their lawyers have said the case “alleges criminality where none exists and unfairly tarnishes the reputations of well-respected professionals,” per the Associated Press.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 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