How is the word запятнать translated from Russian to English

English translation
tarnish
verb

Испортить чью-то добрую репутацию.

To spoil the good name of someone.

Examples with “запятнать”

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

  • Один плохой отзыв может запятнать всю карьеру. — One bad review can tarnish a whole career.

  • Не позволяй сплетням запятнать твою репутацию. — Don't let gossip tarnish your reputation.

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