discolor
To change or lose colorTo change or lose color.
» William's teeth were black and barely clinging onto his discolored gums.
Meaning
1 senses(US)To change or lose color.
Washing light laundry with dark may cause your clothes to discolor.
A bad enough bruise can discolor the skin.
sich verfärben, verfärben
обесцве́чиватьсяobescvéčivatʹsja, обесцве́титьсяobescvétitʹsja, выцвета́тьvycvetátʹ
cause to lose or change color
Examples
3 sentencesWilliam's teeth were black and barely clinging onto his discolored gums.
Miroslav's foot became increasingly swollen and discolored in the hours following the centipede bite.
It's a bit discolored.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English discoloren, discoloren, from Old French descolorer, discolorer, equivaFrom Middle English discoloren, discoloren, from Old French descolorer, discolorer, equivalent to dis- + color.
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Forms
discolors, discoloring, discolored, discolored| Base form | discolor · to discolor |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | discolors |
| Present participle | discoloring |
| Past simple | discolored |
| Past participle | discolored |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle