stain synonyms

stain

n.

blot, smirch, blemish, spot, mottle, splotch, blotch, stained spot, smudge, discoloration, stigma, brand, blot on the escutcheon, something the matter, ink spot, spatter, drip, speck.

stain

v.

  1. To soil

    spot, discolor, taint; see dirty.

  2. To color

    dye, tint, lacquer; see color 1, paint 2, varnish.

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