stain, n.
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a soiled or discolored appearance
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discoloration discolouration stain
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"the wine left a dark stain"
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(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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stain
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the state of being covered with unclean things
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dirt filth grease grime grunge soil stain
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an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
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blot smear smirch spot stain
sample sentences
"he made a huge blot on his copybook"
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a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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brand mark stain stigma
sample sentences
"And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis
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