Definition of discolor
transitive verb
: to alter or change the hue or color of
intransitive verb
: to change color especially for the worse
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Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
Recent Examples of discolor from the Web
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While politicians and bureaucrats denied that there was anything dangerous about the city’s discolored, foul-smelling tap water, independent testing proved that people were being exposed to toxic levels of lead.
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Over his protruding belly, Boudreau wears a worn bulletproof vest, its Velcro straps frayed and discolored.
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Origin and Etymology of discolor
Middle English discolouren, from Anglo-French desculurer, from Late Latin discolorari, from Latin discolor of another color, from dis- + color color
First Known Use: 14th century
DISCOLOR Defined for English Language Learners
discolor
playDefinition of discolor for English Language Learners
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: to change in color especially in a bad way
DISCOLOR Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of discolor for Students
discolored
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: to change in color especially for the worse
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