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Stain — synonyms, definition

1. stain (Noun)

58 synonyms
bleaching blemish blot blotch blur brand cast clay cloud color colour colouring complexion defect deformity dirt discoloration discolouration disgrace dishonour • • •
5 definitions

stain (Noun) — A soiled or discoloured appearance. ex. "the wine left a dark stain"

stain (Noun) — (microscopy) a dye or other colouring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible.

stain (Noun) — Anything regarded as making something unclean.

stain (Noun) — A symbol of disgrace or infamy. ex. "And the Lord set a stain upon Cain"

stain (Noun) — An act that brings discredit to the person who does it. ex. "he made a huge stain on his copybook"

12 types of
appearance color coloring material colour colouring material dirtiness error fault mistake symbol uncleanness visual aspect
17 types
bar sinister bend sinister bloodstain cloven foot cloven hoof counterstain crystal violet demerit gentian violet iron mold iron mould methylene blue methylthionine chloride mud stain oil stain scorch tarnish

2. stain (Verb)

64 synonyms
adulterate besmirch bleach blemish blend blot case chalk coat color colour contaminate corrupt cover daub debase defile degrade dirty discolour • • •
4 definitions

stain (Verb) — Colour with a liquid dye or tint. ex. "Stain this table a beautiful walnut colour" ex. "people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages"

stain (Verb) — Produce or leave stains. ex. "Red wine stains the table cloth"

stain (Verb) — Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically. ex. "The silver was stained by the long exposure to the air"

stain (Verb) — Colour for microscopic study.

8 types of
alter blob blot change dye fleck modify spot
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darken dip ebonise ebonize marble smut tattoo vein