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stain
noun(stain)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Synonyms: blot, smear, smirch, spot,
stain
noun(stain)
a soiled or discolored appearance
Synonyms: discoloration, discolouration,
Examples:
The wine left a dark stain.
stain
noun(stain)
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
Synonyms: brand, mark, stigma,
stain
verb(stain)
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Synonyms: defile, maculate, sully, tarnish,
stain
noun(stain)
the state of being covered with unclean things
Synonyms: dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, soil,
stain
verb(stain)
color for microscopic study
stain
verb(stain)
color with a liquid dye or tint
Examples:
People knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages.
stain
noun(stain)
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
stain
verb(stain)
produce or leave stains
Examples:
Red wine stains the table cloth.

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