elt vs tarnish

elt

verb
  • To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear. 

  • To knead dough; stir dough previously kneaded to a proper consistency before baking. 

  • To meddle; interfere. 

  • To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.). 

  • To become soft; become moist, as damp earth. 

  • To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly. 

tarnish

verb
  • To compromise, damage, soil, or sully. 

  • To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull. 

  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. 

noun
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air. 

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