What are the opposite words for tarnishes?

The word tarnish refers to something losing its shine or luster, often due to oxidation or pollution. Antonyms for tarnishes include terms such as brighten, polish, shine, illuminate or buff. These words imply restoring an object to its original brilliance or luster, rather than allowing it to lose its shine over time. To brighten something is to give it a shine or brightness, while polishing involves removing any dirt or grime on the surface of an object. Shining involves emphasizing the luminosity of an object, while buffing suggests using an abrasive substance to smooth the surface of an object. Essentially, antonyms for tarnishes can make something look brand new again.

What are the antonyms for Tarnishes?

• n.

  • blemish
  • adornment
  ,
  • decoration
  ,
  • embellishment
  ,
  • ornament
  .

• v.

  • blacken
  • compliment
  ,
  • enhance
  ,
  • praise
  .
  • blemish
  • adorn
  ,
  • beautify
  ,
  • decorate
  ,
  • embellish
  .
  • blot
  • grace
  ,
  • prettify
  .
  • blur
  • clarify
  ,
  • cleanse
  ,
  • purify
  .
  • contaminate
  • cure
  ,
  • heal
  ,
  • sterilize
  .
  • damage
  • benefit
  ,
  • bless
  ,
  • favor
  ,
  • improve
  ,
  • mend
  ,
  • perfect
  ,
  • repair
  .
  • defile
  • clease
  ,
  • hallow
  ,
  • honor
  ,
  • sanctify
  .
  • tarnish
  • Uncorrupt
  ,
  • clean
  ,
  • fix
  ,
  • polish
  .

Usage examples for Tarnishes

Famous quotes with Tarnishes

• Now, we used to say we put on our tights to put on the world. So I don't think it tarnishes the image at all.

  Burt Ward
• The finding of one generation will not serve for the next. It tarnishes rapidly except it be reserved with an ever-renewed spirit of seeking.

  Arthur Eddington

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