discolor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb lose color or turn colorless
    • The painting discolored
  2. verb cause to lose or change color
    • The detergent discolored my shirts
  3. verb change color, often in an undesired manner
    color; colour; discolour.
    • The shirts discolored

WordNet

Dis*col"or transitive verb
Etymology
OE. descolouren, OF. descolorer, F. décolorer, fr. L. dis- + cololare, coloratum, to color, color color. See Color.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Discolored ; present participle & verbal noun Discoloring
Definitions
  1. 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.
  2. To alter the true complexion or appearance of; to put a false hue upon.
    To discolor all your ideas. Wat

Webster 1913