ternir

Definitions of ternir
  1. verb
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
    synonyms: salir, souiller
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    type of:
    déflorer, gâcher
    make imperfect
  2. verb
    mar or impair with a flaw
    synonyms: tacher
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    type of:
    salir
    make soiled, filthy, or dirty
  3. verb
    cause to lose or change color
    synonyms: décolorer
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    types:
    se décolorer
    remove color from
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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