Dictionary Entry
discolor
discolor is a 8-letter English word with 5 senses as transitive verb and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
8 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 13 · 5 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water.
- 2transitive verb
To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon.
- 3verb
change color, often in an undesired manner
"The shirts discolored"
- 4verb
cause to lose or change color
"The detergent discolored my shirts"
- 5verb
lose color or turn colorless
"The painting discolored"
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