Tarnishes

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of tarnish form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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defilestainsully;achromatizeasperse

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"Engaging in the act of burning the Quran not only disrespects Muslims but also tarnishes the principles of respect and empathy for all faiths."

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