discolor

verb
UK: /dɪˈskʌl.ər/
US: /dɪˈskʌl.ɚ/

  1. To change or spoil the color of something.

    1. The sun can discolor the fabric.
    2. Old age can discolor teeth, making them appear yellow over time.

  2. To become stained or lose original color due to age or damage.

    1. The white shirt will discolor if washed with dark clothes.
    2. Constant exposure to sunlight will eventually discolor the plastic garden furniture.

Synonyms

stain tarnish fade bleach
discolor adjective

  1. Having an area or areas where the color is changed or spoiled.

    1. The wall had a discolor spot.
    2. I noticed a discolor patch on the old painting, indicating water damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discolor" in English means: To change or spoil the color of something., To become stained or lose original color due to age or damage..

The phonetic transcription of "discolor" is /dɪˈskʌl.ər/ in British English and /dɪˈskʌl.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discolor": stain, tarnish, fade, bleach.

Example usage of "discolor": "The sun can discolor the fabric.". More examples on the page.