tarnished Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. 1 to cause a metal to become dull and stained; 2 to diminish or destroy the purity of Example Sentence The silverware became tarnished over time. Synonyms discolor; taint; blemish; soil Antonyms brighten Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (1) tarnished Share with your friends: