Meaning of 'stain'

Find the meaning of the word ‘stain’

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Meaning of ‘stain’

9 definitions found.

stain

noun

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Synonyms: blot smear smirch spot

noun

a soiled or discolored appearance

Example: "the wine left a dark stain"

Synonyms: discoloration discolouration

noun

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Synonyms: mark brand stigma

noun

the state of being covered with unclean things

Synonyms: dirt filth soil grime grease grunge

noun

(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

verb

color for microscopic study

verb

color with a liquid dye or tint

verb

produce or leave stains

Example: "Red wine stains the table cloth"

verb

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air

Synonyms: maculate tarnish defile sully

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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