Dictionary Check: stain

"stain" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

a soiled or discolored appearance

Example: "the wine left a dark stain"
noun

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

noun

anything regarded as making something unclean

noun

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

Example: "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"
Synonyms:
noun

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

Example: "he made a huge blot on his copybook"
Synonyms:
verb

color with a liquid dye or tint

Example: "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"

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