stain

US /steɪn/
UK /steɪn/
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1.

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

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There's a coffee stain on my shirt.
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She tried to remove the ink stain from the carpet.
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markspotsmudgeblotblemish
2.

a dye or chemical used to color wood, fabric, or other materials

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We used a dark wood stain to finish the table.
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The artist applied a light stain to the canvas.
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dyetintpigmentcolorant
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to mark (something) with a stain that is difficult to remove

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Be careful not to stain the new tablecloth.
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The spilled wine will stain the carpet if not cleaned quickly.
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marksoildirtydiscolorblemish
2.

to color (wood, fabric, or other materials) with a stain

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He decided to stain the deck a darker color.
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The furniture was carefully stained to match the existing decor.
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dyetintcolorpigment
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to damage the good reputation of (someone or something)

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The scandal will stain his political career.
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His reputation was stained by the accusations.
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blemishtarnishsullydisgracedishonor
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