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Definition of Discolor
1. Verb. Lose color or turn colorless. "The painting discolored"
2. Verb. Cause to lose or change color. "The detergent discolored my shirts"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Bleach, Bleach Out, Decolor, Decolorise, Decolorize, Decolour, Decolourise, Decolourize, Discolorise, Discolorize, Discolourise, Sallow, Wash Out, Infuscate
Causes: Color, Colour, Discolour
Derivative terms: Discoloration, Discoloration
Specialized synonyms: Bleach, Bleach Out, Decolor, Decolorise, Decolorize, Decolour, Decolourise, Decolourize, Discolorise, Discolorize, Discolourise, Sallow, Wash Out, Infuscate
Causes: Color, Colour, Discolour
Derivative terms: Discoloration, Discoloration
3. Verb. Change color, often in an undesired manner. "The shirts discolored"
Exact synonyms: Color, Colour, Discolour
Specialized synonyms: Blush, Crimson, Flush, Redden, Blanch, Blench, Pale, Bronze, Tan, Burn, Sunburn, White, Whiten, Black, Blacken, Melanise, Melanize, Nigrify, Turn, Silver, Dye, Redden, Purple, Gray, Grey, Yellow, Tone, Green, Blue
Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Color, Coloring, Colour, Colouring, Discoloration, Discoloration, Discolouration, Discolouration
Specialized synonyms: Blush, Crimson, Flush, Redden, Blanch, Blench, Pale, Bronze, Tan, Burn, Sunburn, White, Whiten, Black, Blacken, Melanise, Melanize, Nigrify, Turn, Silver, Dye, Redden, Purple, Gray, Grey, Yellow, Tone, Green, Blue
Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Color, Coloring, Colour, Colouring, Discoloration, Discoloration, Discolouration, Discolouration
Definition of Discolor
1. v. t. 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.
Definition of Discolor
1. to alter the color of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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