tarnished - zašlý, matný, bez lesku (kov apod.)

adjective - (usually of metals) dull or discoloured, especially due to oxidation or exposure

 

tarnish - pošpinit, poskvrnit (reputaci apod.)

verb - to damage or spoil someone's reputation

soiled - zašpiněný, zamazaný, poskvrněný

adjective, formal - covered or stained with dirt, marks, or waste; dirty

soil - zamazat, umazat, znečistit, ušpinit, zašpinit

verb, formal - to make something dirty

gesture - gesto, projev, výraz

noun - an act that shows feelings, support, thanks or respect

 

credentials - renomé, kredit, reputace

noun - the reputation or status that someone has based on their past achievements, qualifications, or experience, particularly in a professional context

 

credentials - osvědčení, doklady, pověřovací listiny, pověření

noun - documents, qualifications, or evidence that prove a person’s identity, authority, expertise, or suitability for a particular role or task

 

angular - vyzáblý, kostnatý

adjective - having a thin, bony, or sharp-angled appearance

angular - úhlový, lomený, hranatý

adjective - having angles or sharp edges; relating to or shaped like an angle

 

slander - pomlouvat, očernit, očerňovat, hanobit, osočit, osočovat

verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation

 

slander - pomluva, nactiutrhání, hanobení, očerňování, urážka

noun - a false spoken statement that damages a person’s reputation

 

worldly - světský, pozemský, světaznalý

adjective, formal - concerned with or experienced in material, practical matters and the things of the physical world, as opposed to spiritual or religious matters

conjecture - domnívat se, domýšlet si, spekulovat, odhadovat

verb, formal - to form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on incomplete or limited information; to make an educated guess or assumption without having full evidence

conjecture - domněnka, dohad, spekulace

noun, formal - an opinion, theory, or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information or evidence; a guess or hypothesis that lacks full proof

incremental - postupný, přírůstkový, postupně se zvyšující

adjective, formal - describing a process or approach that involves gradual, often small, increases or additions