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Meaning of 'discolor' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Discolor [ v. t.]
- To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water.
- To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon.

Meaning of 'discolor' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . discolor [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause to lose or change color
Example in sentence:
  • The detergent discolored my shirts
Meaning (2):
- lose color or turn colorless
Example in sentence:
  • The painting discolored
Meaning (3):
- change color, often in an undesired manner
Example in sentence:
  • The shirts discolored

Nearby Words:

dis dis- disabilities disability disable disabled disablement disabling disabuse disabused

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