How is the word запятнать translated from Russian to English

Испортить чью-то добрую репутацию.

To spoil the good name of someone.

verb
English translation
tarnish

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  • Скандал запятнал его имя. The scandal tarnished his name.

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How is “запятнать” translated from Russian?
“запятнать” translates into English as “tarnish”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “запятнать” mean?
Meaning of “запятнать”: Испортить чью-то добрую репутацию. In English — “tarnish”.
What part of speech is “запятнать”?
“запятнать” is a verb.
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