
Bleach
Not Just Hair
Although often associated with hair, 'bleach' applies to removing color from various objects.

The sun bleached the curtains over time.
Figurative Use
'Bleach' can be used metaphorically to describe losing vividness or vitality.

The harsh critique bleached his enthusiasm.
Gradual Process
'Bleaching' something usually takes time and doesn't happen instantly.

Years of cleaning bleached the linens.
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BlanchFadeLightenPaleWash outWhiten
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