English dictionary

stain

/st/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a soiled or discolored appearance

noun.attribute

Examples
The wine left a dark stain.

Synonyms discoloration discolouration

Source: WordNet 3.0
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible

noun.substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of being covered with unclean things

noun.state

Synonyms dirt filth grease grime grunge soil

Source: WordNet 3.0
a symbol of disgrace or infamy

noun.communication

Synonyms brand mark stigma

Source: WordNet 3.0
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

noun.act

Synonyms blot smear smirch spot

Source: WordNet 3.0
A discoloration by foreign matter; a spot; as, a stain on a garment or cloth.

noun

Source: webster1913

color with a liquid dye or tint

verb.change

Examples
Stain this table a beautiful walnut color.

People knew how to stain glass a beautiful blue in the middle ages.

Source: WordNet 3.0
produce or leave stains

verb.change

Examples
Red wine stains the table cloth.

Source: WordNet 3.0
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

verb.contact

Synonyms defile maculate sully tarnish

Source: WordNet 3.0
color for microscopic study

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To discolor by the application of foreign matter; to make foul; to spot; as, to stain the hand with dye; armor stained with blood.

verb

Source: webster1913
To give or receive a stain; to grow dim.

verb

Source: webster1913