"Tarnishable" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Tarnishable" Meaning

Capable of being tarnished.

"Tarnishable" Examples

5 Usage Examples for "Tarnishable"


Verb Usage

- 1. Negatively affecting the reputation of something: "The politician's scandalous behavior tarnished his reputation, making him a difficult person to take seriously in future campaigns."

Noun Usage

- 2. Something that is capable of tarnishing: "[The new, less durable designs for the luxury watch line] made it tarnishable to the brand's long-standing consumer base."

Adjective Usage

- 3. Capable of becoming tarnished: "The tarnishable metal brooch required frequent polishing to maintain its shiny appearance."
- 4. In art, something tarnishable might refer to materials: "The artist chose a tarnishable type of paint to give the artwork a more vintage, distressed look."
- 5. In a historical context, tarnishable may refer to certain behaviors: "The tarnishable nature of the colonial power's relationship with the colonized people would later be regretted."

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