Understanding the meaning of stain

stain

/steɪn/

noun
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
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blot smear smirch spot

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fault mistake error
noun
a soiled or discolored appearance
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"the wine left a dark stain"

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discoloration discolouration

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visual aspect appearance
noun
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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brand mark stigma

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symbol
verb
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
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defile maculate sully tarnish

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blob spot blot fleck
noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
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dirt filth grease grime grunge soil

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uncleanness dirtiness
verb
color for microscopic study
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dye
verb
color with a liquid dye or tint
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"people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages"

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dye
noun
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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color colouring material colour coloring material
verb
produce or leave stains
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"Red wine stains the table cloth"

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modify change alter

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