Dis-cōl'or, v. t.

(dis-kŭl'ur), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISCOLORED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISCOLORING.] [Prefix dis and color, q. v.; O. Fr. descolorer, now décolorer, Pr. & Sp. descolorar, It. & L. Lat. discolorare.]

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 a glass of 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.” Watts.