Stain

noun

steɪn

Noun

a soiled or discolored appearance
“the wine left a dark stain”
Similar:DiscolorationDiscolouration
Type of:Appearance
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Similar:Blot SmearSmirchSpot
Type of:FaultMistakeError
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
Similar:Brand Mark Stigma
Type of:Symbol
the state of being covered with unclean things
Similar:Dirt FilthGreaseGrimeGrunge
Type of:UncleannessDirtiness
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
Type of:ColorColour

color with a liquid dye or tint
“people knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages”
Type of:Dye
produce or leave stains
“Red wine stains the table cloth”
Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Similar:DefileMaculateSully Tarnish
Type of:BlobSpot Blot
color for microscopic study
Type of:Dye