Porter atteinte à la réputation de quelqu'un.
To spoil the good name of someone.
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Le scandale a terni son nom. — The scandal tarnished his name.
Une mauvaise critique peut ternir toute une carrière. — One bad review can tarnish a whole career.
Ne laisse pas les ragots ternir ta réputation. — Don't let gossip tarnish your reputation.
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