Burnish and Dull

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Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

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Dull is an antonym for burnish in polish topic.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Dull verb - To make white or lighter by removing color.

Usage example: the painting's once-vivid colors have been dulled by time

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Burnish is an antonym for dull.

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish

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