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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in pollution, contamination

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tarnishing

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Synonyms & Antonyms of tarnishing (Entry 2 of 2)

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
  • a false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation

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“Tarnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarnishing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.

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