discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˌ)dis-ˈkə-lər 
discolored; discoloring; discolors
: to alter or change the hue or color of
: to change color especially for the worse
Examples of discolor in a Sentence
The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
The wine stain discolored the rug.
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Also, be careful using products like hydrogen peroxide, which can discolor the fabric.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Certain to be a touchstone for teen-agers grappling with identity and prom problems this spring, Pretty in Pink is discolored by a pat and incredible ending.
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Many grout cleaners contain harsh chemicals that damage or discolor clothing.
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Add a protective barrier of wood furniture wax once a year to prevent grease and grime from discoloring the wood.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Certain to be a touchstone for teen-agers grappling with identity and prom problems this spring, Pretty in Pink is discolored by a pat and incredible ending.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Many grout cleaners contain harsh chemicals that damage or discolor clothing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Add a protective barrier of wood furniture wax once a year to prevent grease and grime from discoloring the wood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discolor. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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discolor
verb
dis·col·or
(ˈ)dis-ˈkəl-ər
: to change in color especially for the worse
the stain discolored the rug
discoloration
noun
(ˌ)dis-ˌkəl-ə-ˈrā-shən
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