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darken vs tarnish

tarnish vs darken

darken is not a noun while tarnish is a noun.

darken and tarnish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
darken No No Yes No
tarnish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tarnish is a hypernym of darken; that is, tarnish is a word with a broader meaning than darken:
  • darken: tarnish or stain
  • tarnish: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Other hypernyms of darken include defile, maculate, stain, sully.
darken (noun) tarnish (noun)
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
darken (verb) tarnish (verb)
become dark or darker make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
make dark or darker
tarnish or stain
Difference between darken and tarnish

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