stained

stain

S0696600 (stān)v. stained, stain·ing, stains v.tr.1. To discolor, soil, or spot: The spilled juice stained the carpet.2. To bring into disrepute; taint or tarnish: The scandal stained the mayor's reputation.3. To change the color of (a piece of wood, for example) by applying a stain.4. To treat (a specimen for the microscope) with a reagent or dye in order to identify cell or tissue structures or microorganisms.v.intr. To produce or receive discolorations: upholstery that stains easily.n.1. A discolored or soiled spot or smudge: a stain that was difficult to scrub out.2. A diminishment of one's moral character or good reputation by being associated with something disgraceful.3. A liquid substance applied especially to wood that penetrates the surface and imparts a rich color.4. A reagent or dye used for staining microscopic specimens.

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[Middle English steinen, partly from Old French desteindre, desteign-, to deprive of color (des-, dis- + teindre, to dye, from Latin tingere), and partly from Old Norse steina, to paint.]

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stain′a·ble adj.stain′er n.Synonyms: stain, blot¹, brand, stigma, taint
These nouns denote a mark of discredit or disgrace, as on one's good name: a stain on his honor; a blot on an otherwise clean police record; the brand of cowardice; the stigma of ignominious defeat; the taint of political corruption.

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Adj.	1.	stained - marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; "a badly stained tablecloth"; "tear-stained cheeks"unstained - not stained; "An apron keeps his clothing unstained"
	2.	stained - having a coating of stain or varnishvarnishedpainted - coated with paint; "freshly painted lawn furniture"

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